67 11 610 Removing and installing/replacing servodrive in storage compartment

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect battery negative lead, refer to 12 00 ... INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY .

Disconnect plug connections (1)

Disconnect Bowden cable (2).

Press in button (3) and lift storage compartment (4) out of centre armrest.

Fig 1: Pressing In Button (3) And Lifting Storage Compartment (4) Out Of Centre Armrest

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Disconnect Bowden cable (1).

Fig 2: Disconnecting Bowden Cable

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Installation:

Ensure correct cable routing.

Release screws (1).

Pull servodrive (2) with locator (3) forwards from guide.

Fig 3: Identifying Servo Drive With Locator

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