52 13 100 Replacing the Bowden cable of the left seat rail

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Preliminary work needed:

Remove front seat driver's seat
Remove OUTER COVER ON FRONT SEAT

Removal:

Release screw (1) on seat (4).

Guide the Bowden cable with adjustment mechanism (2) out of the backrest adjustment (3).

Fig 1: Removing Screw On Seat

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Unclip the Bowden cable (1) in the marked area.

Fig 2: Locating Bowden Cable Area

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Installation:

Clip in the Bowden cable (1) in the marked area.

Fig 3: Locating Bowden Cable Area

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Position Bowden cable with adjustment mechanism (2) on backrest adjustment (3).

Tighten screw (1) on seat (4).

Fig 4: Removing Screw On Seat

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