67 66 010 Removing and installing/replacing lumbar support drive mechanism on front seat, left or right

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove REAR PANEL ON FRONT SEAT BACKREST .

Fig 1: Removing Rear Panel On Front Seat Backrest

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Cut through cable tie (1).

Pull drive unit for lumbar support (2) with jacket slightly out of backrest frame (3).

Cut through cable tie (1) on jacket of drive unit for lumbar support (2).

Fig 2: Pulling Drive Unit For Lumbar Support With Jacket Slightly Out Of Backrest Frame

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Detach hose (2).

NOTE: If firmly seated, gently heat hose (2) on drive unit for lumbar support (3).

Installation:

Make sure hose (2) is laid without kinks.

Remove drive unit for lumbar support (3).

Replacement:

Pull drive unit for lumbar support (3) in direction of arrow out of jacket (4).

Fig 3: Removing Drive Unit For Lumbar Support

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