52 16 ... Removing and installing/replacing gearing for longitudinal seat adjustment on left and right on front seat

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Remove front seat. Refer to 52 16 000 Removing and installing left or right front seat .

Detach flex shaft (1) on left and right first from gearing (2) and then from servomotor (3).

Fig 1: Detaching Flex Shaft

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Drive out split pin (1).

Fig 2: Removing Split Pin

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Detach gearing (2) downwards from guide rail.

Twist out gearing (1) together with spindle (2).

Fig 3: Twisting Out Gearing With Spindle

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Installation:

Align guide rails before installing flex shafts. Distance (A) must be the same on both guide rails.

Fig 4: Aligning Guide Rails

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If necessary, turn spindle over gearing by hand.

Flex shafts are fitted to bearings without connecting pieces.

Installation:

Carry out function check.