Cable In Backrest, Replacement: Preparations: Removing

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Fig 1: Identifying Seat

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Make a note of radio code if anti-theft coded radio is installed.

Remove:

Battery negative lead.
Seat from car. See operation Seat removal .
Seat upholstery. See Backrest upholstery, replacement .
Impact protection.

Fig 2: Identifying Motor Lower Mounting Screw

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Undo screw (A) securing the motor's lower mounting and twist out motor.

Fig 3: Identifying Padding Tie Strap

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Remove the tie-strap from the padding.

Fig 4: Identifying Circlips, Screw, And Drive Gear Housing

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Remove the circlips (A), one on each side of the drive gear housing on the transverse shaft.
Pull/tap out the transverse shaft from the drive gear housing.
Remove the tube protection
Undo screw (B) from drive gear housing.
Remove drive gear housing (C).

Fig 5: Identifying Drive Gear Housing Screws

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Remove the four screws.
Open the drive gear housing.
Replace cable. Check the new cable has the correct part number.
Fill drive gear housing with grease if necessary, P/N. 116 1241-3 .