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 .

Cut through cable tie (1).

Pull drive unit for lumbar support (2) with jacket slightly out of backrest frame (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Cable Tie, Lumber Support And Backrest Frame

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Cut through cable tie (1) on jacket of drive unit for lumbar support (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Cable Tie And Lumbar Support

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Detach hose (2).

NOTE: If firmly seated, gently heat hose (2) on drive unit for lumbar support (3).

Installation:

Make sure hose (2) is laid without kinks.

Remove drive unit for lumbar support (3).

Fig 3: Removing Drive Unit For Lumbar Support

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Replacement:

Pull drive unit for lumbar support (3) in direction of arrow out of jacket (4).