52 13 023 Removing and installing / replacing drive for left or right active seat

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FRONT SEAT
Remove SEAT COVER FOR FRONT SEAT

Release bolts (1).

Tightening torque: see 6AZ in 52 10 FRONT SEATS .

Tip seat towards rear.

Fig 1: Identifying Seat Bolts

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Unclip drive units (1) with supports on left and right from flex mat.

NOTE: If necessary, release clips (2). Remove drive units (1) from supports (3).

Feed drive units (1) through flex mat towards bottom.

Detach retaining points for drive in area (4).

Fig 2: Identifying Drive Units, Clips And Supports

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Disconnect plug connection.

Remove drive (1).

NOTE: Drive unit forms a single unit and can only be replaced as complete unit.

Fig 3: Identifying Drive

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