Removing forward/back seat adjustment motor

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Fig 1: Identifying Forward/Back Seat Plug Connection

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Unlock retaining tabs.

Lift drive (1) with flex shaft out of guide in direction of arrow.

Pull flex shaft on left and right out of gearbox.

Fig 2: Lifting Drive Using Flex Shaft Out Of Guide

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