67 31 500 Removing and Installing/Replacing Forward/Back Seat Adjustment Drive Unit

67 31 500 Removing and installing/replacing forward/back seat adjustment drive unit







Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Raise front seat as far up as possible
- Move backrest as far forwards as possible







Pull the metal clamp (1) off the seat mechanism.
Release screw (2).
Tightening torque 72 11 01AZ.
Remove inertia reel unit.

Installation note:
Inertia reel is coded to prevent incorrect installation.
Make sure metal clamp is securely seated.







Release screws (1).
Tightening torque 52 10 6AZ.
Fold upper seat section (2) backwards in direction of arrow.







Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Undo rivet connections (2).
Completely remove rivet residue.







Lift drive (1) with flex shaft out of guide in direction of arrow.
Pull flex shaft on left and right out of gearbox.







Installation note:
Slide seat rail with opening forwards or backwards until bushing for flex shaft mounting (4) of worm gear is flush.
Slide in short flex shaft (1).
Insert drive (2) and slide in flex shaft (1) into square on drive (2).
Bend long flex shaft (3) upwards and insert into bushing for flex shaft mounting (4) of worm gear.







Installation note:
PTFE hoses (1) are shrink-fitted onto end pieces.
Check hoses (1) for damage.







Installation note:
- Ensure flex shaft in drive and worm gear is properly installed
- Carry out function check with adapter cable

Replacement:
Initialise backrest adjustment motor.

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