67 31 521 Removing and installing/replacing drive for seat height adjustment (front seat removed)

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Saloon/sedan, coupe, touring:

Disconnect plug connection (2).

NOTE: Secure drive for seat height adjustment (3) against falling out.

Loosen screws (1).

Remove drive for seat height adjustment (3) with fixture for plug connection (4) in direction of arrow from flange (5).

If necessary, remove inner drive shaft from drive for seat height adjustment (3).

Fig 1: Removing Inner Drive Shaft From Drive For Seat Height Adjustment

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Installation:

Make sure drive shaft (1) is correctly seated.

Ensure fixture for plug connection (2) and drive for seat height adjustment (3) on flange (4) are correctly seated.

Fig 2: Identifying Drive For Seat Height Adjustment

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Convertible:

Disconnect plug connection (1).

NOTE: Secure drive for seat height adjustment (4) against falling out.

Release screws (3).

Remove drive for seat height adjustment (4) with fixture for plug connection (2) in direction of arrow from flange (5).

If necessary, remove inner drive shaft from drive for seat height adjustment (4).

Fig 3: Releasing Screws

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Installation:

Make sure drive shaft (1) is correctly seated.

Ensure fixture for plug connection (2) and drive for seat height adjustment (4) on flange (3) are correctly seated.

Fig 4: Identifying Ensure Fixture For Plug Connection

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