52 13 560 Removing and installing/replacing valve housing for from left or right lumbar support (normal/manual)

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Remove rear panel from front seat backrest, refer to 52 13 198 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR PANEL ON LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT BACKREST (NORMAL/MANUAL) .

Remove hose (1) (Blue = small cushion) and hose (2) (Red = large cushion) from control unit (3).

NOTE: If hose is too firmly seated, heat it slightly. Housing (valve block) must not be clipped in (leakage). If it is unclipped, loosen screw and clip together the housing.

Fig 1: Removing Hoses From Lumbar Support Control Unit

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Unscrew screw. Lift valve housing upwards and pull down to remove.

Fig 2: Removing Lumbar Support Valve Housing

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Installation:

Check function.