67 31 X01 Removing and refitting/replacing backrest width adjustment motor

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove DRIVER'S or FRONT PASSENGER seat.
Remove REAR PANEL ON FRONT SEAT
Remove SIDE AIRBAG if necessary

Detach seat fabric (1) in marked area.

Fig 1: Identifying Seat Fabric In Marked Area

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Fold seat fabric (1) slightly forwards as shown.

Drill out expanding rivet (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Seat Fabric And Expanding Rivet

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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Remove backrest width adjustment motor (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Backrest Width Adjustment Motor And Plug Connection

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NOTE:

Carry out FUNCTION CHECK WITH ADAPTER CABLE

Replacement

INITIALIZE seat height adjustment drive unit.