65 77 580 Removing and installing seat position sensor for left or right front seat

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front seat . See SEATS - REPAIR (CONVERTIBLE) .

Cut through cable tie (1).

Release screw (2) and remove seat position sensor (3) from seat rail.

Installation:

Replace cable tie (1).

Ensure correct cable routing (4).

Fig 1: Identifying Seat Position Sensor And Cable Tie

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