67 31 530 Removing and installing/replacing drive unit for backrest angle adjustment

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FRONT SEAT .
Remove REAR PANEL ON FRONT SEAT BACKREST .
Remove COVERS ON FRONT SEAT .

Unhook backrest cover (1) on left and right on backrest frame (2).

Fig 1: Unhook Backrest Cover On Left And Right On Backrest Frame

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Remove metal retaining ring (1) in direction of arrow from drive rod (2).

Installation:

Always replace metal retaining ring (1).

Make sure metal retaining ring (1) is correctly seated.

Unscrew bolt (3).

Disconnect plug connection (4).

Fig 2: Disconnecting Plug Connection

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Pull out drive rod (1) until drive unit for backrest angle adjustment (2) is free.

Installation:

Make sure drive rod (1) is correctly seated in drive unit for backrest angle adjustment (2).

Feed drive unit for backrest angle adjustment (2) out of backrest frame (3) and remove.

Fig 3: Feeding Drive Unit For Backrest Angle Adjustment

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Replacement:

INITIALIZE drive unit for backrest angle adjustment.