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).
Loosen screws (1).
Remove drive (4).
Detach flex shaft (3) with holder (2).