67 31 520 Removing and installing/replacing drive unit for seat height adjustment

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Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove FRONT SEAT .
Remove OUTER COVER ON FRONT SEAT .

Set down front seat sideways on a suitable surface.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque 67 31 1AZ .

Feed out drive unit for seat height adjustment (3) and remove.

Fig 1: Removing Seat Height Adjustment Drive Unit

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Installation:

Fit drive unit for seat height adjustment (1) with plastic clip (2) only.

Make sure plastic clip (2) is correctly seated.

Fig 2: Identifying Seat Height Adjustment Drive Unit Plastic Clip

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Replacement

INITIALIZE drive unit for seat height adjustment.