52 13 036 Removing and installing/replacing actuating unit for left or right seat back release

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove rear panel on rear seat backrest, see Removing and installing/replacing rear panel on left or right front seat backrest (normal/manual) 

Remove actuating unit (1) from backrest frame.

Fig 1: Removing Actuating Unit

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Disengage Bowden cable (1) from actuating unit.

Fig 2: Locating Bowden Cable

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