67 66 010 Removing and installing/replacing lumbar support drive mechanism on front seat, left or right

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove rear panel on front seat backrest . See 52 14 198 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING REAR PANEL ON LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT BACKREST or 52 17 205 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BOTH REAR PANELS ON LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT BACKREST .

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Release clips (2).

Feed out drive unit for lumbar support in upward direction.

Installation:

Replace faulty clips (2).

Fig 1: Removing Rear Panel On Front Seat Backrest

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Release cable tie (1) from jacket (2).

Feed out drive unit for lumbar support out of jacket (2).

Detach hose (3).

NOTE: Gently heat hose (3) if stuck.

Installation:

Make sure hose (3) is laid without kinks.

Fig 2: Identifying Cable Tie From Jacket

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