Removing backrest angle adjustment drive

Preliminary works

Remove front SEAT .
Remove front seat outer COVER .
Remove front seat inner COVER .
Remove the front seat backrest REAR PANEL .

Loosen the seat cover (1) in the indicated area.

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NOTE: Perform the operations on the left and right side.

Loosen clip (1).
Detach the backrest cover (2).

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Loosen screws (1).

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Push back the drive linkage (1) until the backrest angle adjustment drive is exposed.

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Unlock and disconnect connector (1).
Remove the backrest angle adjustment drive (2) towards the top.

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