52 14 ... Replacing left flex shaft for longitudinal seat adjustment drive

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Disconnect electrical plug connection.

Lift drive (1) and flex shaft (3) out of guide (2) in direction of arrow.

Detach flex shaft (3) (plug connection).

Fig 1: View Of Drive And Flex Shaft

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Loosen screws (1).

Remove drive (4).

Detach flex shaft (3) with holder (2).

Fig 2: Locating Retaining Screws For Flex Shaft

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