Removing the drive for the inner backrest width adjustment
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NOTE:
Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.
Preliminary work
- Refer to REMOVING 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 INNER COVER ON FRONT SEAT .
- Detach the backrest cover (1) in signaled area.
- Loosen clip (1).
- Detach the backrest cover (2) in this area (3).
- 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).
- Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.
- Carefully remove the drive unit (2).
- Remove any riveting residue.