67 31 531 Removing and installing/replacing drive unit for backrest angle adjustment

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

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Fig 1: Removing Drive For Backrest Angle Adjustment

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NOTE: Secure drive for backrest angle adjustment (5) against falling out.

Release screws (3).

Remove drive for backrest angle adjustment (5) with fixture for plug connection (2) in direction of arrow from flange (4).

If necessary, remove inner drive shaft from drive for backrest angle adjustment (5).

Installation:

Make sure drive shaft (1) is correctly seated.

Fig 2: Installing Drive For Backrest Angle Adjustment

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Make sure fixture for plug connection (3) and drive for backrest angle adjustment (4) are correctly seated on flange (2).