67 31 630 Removing and installing/replacing backrest adjustment motor (comfort seats in rear passenger compartment)

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Necessary preliminary work:

Partially remove LEFT or RIGHT backrest cover.

Installation note:

Powerlok screws must be replaced and must not be reused
Powerlok screws are mechanical screw locks with trilobular threads

Installation note

Microencapsulated screws (Loctite) must be replaced and may not be reused
Screw connection must be completed within 20 minutes (start of curing)
Microencapsulated screws must not be retightened
Clean thread of nut beforehand in event of repeated use

Unfasten plug connection (2) and disconnect.

Release screw (1).

Installation note:

Replace screw (1).

Tightening torque 67 31 16AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection And Screw

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Release screws (1).

Installation note:

Replace screws (1).

Tightening torque 67 31 15AZ .

Remove drive unit.

Fig 2: Identifying Drive Unit Screws

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NOTE:

Carry out FUNCTION CHECK WITH ADAPTER CABLE

Replacement only:

INITIALIZE backrest adjustment motor.