Installing the backrest upper section adjustment motor

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Correctly position the backrest upper section adjustment motor (2).
Push in the clamp (3).
Connect connectors (1) and lock.

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Tighten nut (2).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Drive/transmission for backrest upper section adjustment to backrest frame
Nut M5	Tightening torque	5.5 Nm

Push the shaft (1) into the stand in the direction of the arrow and lock it.

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Fold back the seat cover (3).
Secure the seat cover (1) in the signaled area.

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Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING THE BOTTOM REAR PANEL ON THE FRONT SEAT REAR PANEL .
Refer to INSTALLING THE TOP REAR PANEL ON THE FRONT SEAT REAR PANEL .
Refer to INITIALIZING THE ELECTRICAL SEAT ADJUSTMENT DRIVES .