67 31 531 Removing and installing/replacing drive for backrest angle adjustment (front seat removed)

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Saloon/Sedan, Coupe, Touring:

Disconnect plug connection (1).

NOTE: Secure drive for backrest angle adjustment (5) against falling out.

Release screws (3).

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

Fig 1: Removing Drive For Backrest Angle Adjustment With Fixture For Plug Connection From Flange

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If necessary, remove inner drive shaft from drive for backrest angle adjustment (5).

Installation:

Make sure drive shaft (1) is correctly seated.

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

Fig 2: Ensure Fixture For Plug Connection (3) And Drive For Backrest Angle Adjustment (4) On Flange (2) Are Correctly Seated

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Convertible:

Remove rear panel on front seat backrest.

Unhook backrest cover (1) from backrest frame (2) as illustrated and fold over.

Fig 3: Unhooking Backrest Cover From Backrest Frame

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Turn plug connection (1) in direction of arrow and unclip from backrest frame (2).

Fig 4: Turning Plug Connection

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

NOTE: Secure drive for backrest angle adjustment (2) against falling out.

Release screws (1) and remove drive for backrest angle adjustment (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 5: Removing Drive For Backrest Angle Adjustment

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If necessary, remove inner drive shaft from drive for backrest angle adjustment (2).

Installation:

Ensure drive for backrest angle adjustment (2) is correctly seated on inner flange.

Installation:

Ensure drive shaft (1) is correctly seated in drive for backrest angle adjustment (2).

Fig 6: Ensuring Drive Shaft (1) Is Correctly Seated In Drive For Backrest Angle Adjustment (2)

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