52 16 054 Removing and installing/replacing adjustment unit for backrest width adjustment on left or right front seat

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Cut open cable strap (1).

Disconnect plug connection (2) on drive.

Installation note:

Lay cables without kinks.

Replace cable tie (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Cable Tie And Plug Connection

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Release rivets (1) for drive.

Remove inner electric motor from backrest frame.

Fig 2: Identifying Rivets

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Release rivets on left and right and remove adjusting elements.

Remove complete adjustment unit.

NOTE: Adjusting element, cables and drive form a single unit and can only be replaced completely.

Fig 3: Locating Rivets

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