Replacing the Bowden cable of the left seat rail (Cooper Convertible)

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Preliminary work needed:

Remove front 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).

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

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Installation:

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

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

Tighten screw (1) on seat (4).

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Required follow-up work:

Install OUTER COVER on front seat.
Install front driver's side SEAT .