67 66 010 Removing and installing/replacing lumbar support drive mechanism on front seat, left or right

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove rear panel on front seat backrest . See 52 14 198 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR PANEL ON LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT BACKREST (NORMAL/ELECTRIC) .

Detach backrest cover (1) in direction of arrow from backrest frame (2).

Fig 1: Detaching Backrest Cover

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Detach transparent hose (2) from valve housing (3).

NOTE: If necessary, gently heat transparent hose (2) if firmly seated.
If necessary, detach fabric adhesive tape (4).

Detach drive unit for lumbar support (5) with jacket in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Detaching Fabric Adhesive Tape

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Installation:

Clean adhesive area (1) on backrest frame (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Adhesive Area And Backrest Frame

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Installation:

Transparent hose (1) of drive unit for lumbar support must not be kinked.

Pull off protective film (3) from jacket (2). Stick drive unit for lumbar support to backrest frame.

If necessary, secure jacket (2) with cable strap.

Fig 4: Identifying Transparent Hose, Protective Film And Jacket

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