Installing forward/backseat adjustment drive unit

Prerequisite

The front seat is adjusted completely to the top.

Insert the connecting shaft (1) into the transmission of the forward/back adjustment.

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Insert the drive (1) in the direction of the arrow and align it to the guide pins.

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Slice the drive (1) onto the short connecting shaft (2) without great effort and position it.
Press the short connecting shaft slightly up from the bottom and align it to the drive (1).
Insert the drive (1) completely.
If necessary, use the long connecting shaft (3) to turn the drive (1) somewhat until it can be aligned and moved to the short connecting shaft (2).

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Insert the long connecting shaft (1) with the guide tube (2) into the transmission of the forward/back adjustment.

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Raise the drive (1) slightly.
Do not lift the drive (1) too far up; otherwise, the guide pins in the carrier plate may be damaged.
Bend the guide tube (2) carefully and insert with the sleeve (3) into the drive (1).

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Clip the guide tube (1) and drive into the carrier plate (2).

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Insert holder (2).
Make sure the retaining tabs (1) are correctly fitted in the holder (2).

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Connect connector (1).
Clip cable clip (2) into the carrier plate.

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Follow-up Work