52 17 034 Removing and installing/replacing shaft for backrest upper section adjustment

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove both rear panels . See 52 17 205 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BOTH REAR PANELS 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 (COMFORT)

Detach seat fabric (1) in marked area.

Fig 1: Identifying Seat Fabric In Marked Area

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Unclip cover (1) inwards.

Pull shaft (2) out of drive and transmission and remove.

Fig 2: Pulling Shaft Of Drive And Transmission

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