67 31 600 Removing and installing/replacing forward/back seat adjustment drive unit (comfort seats in rear passenger compartment)

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Necessary preliminary work:

Remove complete upholstery for rear seat

Unclip flex shaft cover (1) towards top.

Fig 1: Removing Flex Shaft Cover

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Pull long sleeve tube (1) with flex shaft out of gearbox.

Fig 2: Pulling Long Sleeve Tube With Flex Shaft Of Gearbox

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Disconnect plug connection (2).

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 67 31 10AZ .

Remove forward/back seat adjustment drive unit.

Detach flex shafts from drive.

Fig 3: Identifying Plug Connection And Screws

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Installation note

Make sure flex shafts are correctly seated.

Make sure rubber decoupler is correctly seated on drive.

NOTE:

Carry out FUNCTION CHECK WITH ADAPTER CABLE

Replacement only:

INITIALIZE forward/back seat adjustment drive unit.