Removing the drive for the inner backrest width adjustment

Preliminary works 

• Remove front SEAT .
• Remove the top rear panel on the front seat REAR PANEL .
• Remove the rear panel at the bottom of the front seat REAR PANEL .
• Remove front seat inner COVER .

• Detach the backrest cover (1) in indicated area.

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• Loosen clip (1).
• Detach the backrest cover (2) in this area (3).

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• Slightly fold backrest cover (1) to one side.
• Cover the working area to prevent swarf from penetrating the backrest.
• Drill out the blind rivet (2).

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• Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.
• Carefully remove the drive unit (2).
• Remove any riveting residue.

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