5226303 Removing and installing/replacing actuator for left or right rear seat backrest (through-loading system): Notes

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Unclip Bowden cable (1).

Unfasten screws (2).

Unlock catch (3) to center of vehicle and at same time unclip actuator (4) towards bottom.

If necessary, unclip actuator (4) with special tool 00 9 317 .

Fig 1: Removing Actuator

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Installation:

Catches (1) and (2) of actuator (3) must not be damaged.

Bowden cable (4) must be correctly engaged in actuator (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Catches Of Actuator

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