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Replacem., motor and position sensor, backrest rake angle adjustment

Replacem., motor and position sensor, backrest rake angle adjustment

To remove



1. Electrically adjustable seat without memory: Remove the seat .

2. Electrically adjustable seat with memory: Remove the seat, , but run the backrest to the calibration position (distance A = 40 ± 3 mm) before lifting out the seat. If the motor does not work, set the calibration position as described in point 13.

3. Electrically adjustable seat with memory: Unplug the motor connector under the seat.

4. Electrically adjustable seat without memory: Unplug the central connector under the seat and remove the backrest rake angle adjustment motor connections.

5. Cut the staples securing the lower edge of the backrest upholstery.


6. Prise open the metal tabs to release the two rods tensioning the upholstery at the front.

7. Pull up the upholstery as far as possible.

8. Cut the foam padding tensioner staples.


9. Remove the sprung mat's two bottom springs.

10. Remove the motor retaining bolts.

11. Snip through the cable tie holding the motor wiring.

12. Lift out the motor with wiring.

13. Motor not working: Put the backrest in the calibration position (distance A = 40 ± 3 mm), turn the backrest adjuster shaft manually with a pair of pliers. Take care not to bend the shaft.



To fit

Fit in reverse order. Fasten the upholstery with staples using the tool supplied with assembly kit, .

Important

On assembly, the gear can easily fall off the motor's drive shaft.

Make sure that the wiring is fitted in the same position as before, so that it will not be nipped.

For backrest rake angle adjustment to be correct, the backrest must be in the calibration position when the motor and position sensor are fitted.