67 31 540 Removing and installing/replacing drive unit for head restraint adjustment (comfort seat)

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Remove rear panel at top and bottom from front seat backrest. Refer to 52 17 202 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BOTTOM REAR PANEL ON FRONT SEAT BACKREST (LUXURY SEAT) .

Turn plug connection (1) in direction of arrow and disconnect from backrest frame (2).

Fig 1: Disconnecting Plug Connection

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Detach shaft (1) in direction of arrow from drive unit for head restraint adjustment (3).

Fig 2: Removing Drive Unit For Head Restraint Adjustment

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Remove retaining rings (2).

Remove drive unit for head restraint adjustment (3) in direction of arrow from backrest frame (4).

Installation:

Make sure shaft (1) is correctly located in metal fold of backrest frame (4).

Removal and installation only:

Do not turn spindle (1) in order not to change measurement A.

Replacement only:

Adopt measurement A of removed drive unit for head restraint adjustment (2); if necessary, adjust by turning spindle (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Measurement A Of Removed Drive

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