67 31 501 Removing and installing/replacing drive unit for longitudinal seat adjustment

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NOTE: Front seat is removed. Refer to 52 13 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT .

Unlock plug housing (1) and unclip in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Removing Drive For Longitudinal Seat Adjustment

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Unfasten plug connection (2) and disconnect.

NOTE: Secure drive for longitudinal seat adjustment (4) against falling out.

Release screws (3) and remove drive for longitudinal seat adjustment (4) in direction of arrow from flange (5).

If necessary, remove inner drive shaft from drive for longitudinal seat adjustment (4).

Installation:

Make sure drive shaft (1) is correctly seated.

Fig 2: Identifying Drive Shaft

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Make sure drive for longitudinal seat adjustment (2) is correctly seated on flange (3).