Removing the drive for the outer backrest width adjustment

Prerequisite

Fully adjust the front seat and front seat backrest to the front.

NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.

Preliminary work

Refer to DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
Refer to REMOVING OUTER COVER ON FRONT SEAT .
Refer to REMOVING THE TOP REAR PANEL FROM THE FRONT SEAT REAR PANEL .
Refer to REMOVING THE REAR PANEL AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT SEAT REAR PANEL .
Refer to REMOVING SIDE AIRBAG FROM FRONT SEAT .

Slightly fold backrest cover (1) to one side.
Cover the working area to prevent shavings from penetrating the backrest.
Drill out the blind rivet (2).

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Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Carefully remove the drive unit (2).
Remove any riveting residue.

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