67 31 530 Removing and installing/replacing drive unit for backrest angle adjustment
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove DRIVER'S or FRONT PASSENGER seat.
- Remove rear panel on front seat backrest. See NORMAL SEAT or OPTIONAL SEAT .
- Remove COVERS ON FRONT SEAT
If necessary, disengage backrest cover (1) on left and right in lower area and lay outwards slightly.
Release screw (4).
Detach metal retaining ring (2) on left and right from drive rod (3).
Installation:
Always replace metal retaining ring (2).
Make sure metal retaining ring (2) is correctly seated.
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).
Disconnect plug connection on drive unit for backrest angle adjustment (2).
Feed drive unit for backrest angle adjustment (2) out of backrest frame (3) and remove.
NOTE:
- Carry out FUNCTION CHECK WITH ADAPTER CABLE
Replacement
INITIALIZE backrest adjustment motor.