Removing Motor For Rear Vertical Adjustment

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WARNING: Danger of injury and material damage if airbag units are not handled correctly!

→ Always observe the safety regulations for handling airbag units.

→ The airbag unit must always be stowed so that the airbag opening faces upwards!

→ If removed for an extended period, the airbag unit must be kept in a locked place!

→ Switch off ignition and leave ignition key in. Disconnect battery. Route or isolate the ground strap so that all contact with a ground carrier (e.g. body, seat frame) is avoided. .

→ After the battery is disconnected, always wait for 1 minute before disconnecting the airbag plugs.

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Vertical Adjustment Motor Installation Position

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Remove support.

Fig 2: Removing Rear Vertical Adjustment Motor Support
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1. 1.1. Unscrew fastening screw -3- and remove support -2- .
Remove inner pivot axis.

Fig 3: Removing Inner Pivot Axis
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1. 2.1. Unscrew fastening screw -4- and remove it.
Remove outer pivot axis.

Fig 4: Removing Outer Pivot Axis
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1. 3.1. Undo nut and take off fastening screw -5- .
Open up seat frame.

Fig 5: Opening Seat Frame
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Remove motor.

Fig 6: Removing Motor
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1. 5.1. Unscrew fastening screws -6- .
2. 5.2. Remove motor -1- und clip -7- .
  Information
  - Only disconnect the plug axially from the positioning motor. Otherwise the retaining lugs can break off and a secure plug lock cannot be guaranteed.
Pull off connector.

Fig 7: Pulling Off Connector On Height Adjustment Motor
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