Electric Motor Cushion, Replacing

Electric motor cushion, replacing

As the illustrations in this service information are used for different model years and / or models, some variation may occur. However, the essential information in the illustrations is always correct.

Preparations





Remove:
- the battery lead. See Battery, disconnecting Battery Disconnecting
- the front seat. See Upholstery back rest, replacing Upholstery Backrest, Replacing.

Hint: Use the seat tilt mechanism and fold the backrest all the way forward. Then turn the seat upside down to make it easier to access the electric motor.

Included in this method are methods for:
- the rear electric motor. See replacing
- the front electric motor. See replacing.

Rear electric motor cushion, replacing

Removing the rear electric motor for the seat cushion





Remove:
- the connector
- the 2 screws
- the electric motor. Carefully pull it straight out.

Installing the rear electric motor for the seat cushion

Note! For tightening torques, see.

Install the electric motor.

Note! Do not damage the shaft.

Install:
- the 2 M5 screws. Tighten
- the connector
- the front seat. See Upholstery back rest, replacing Upholstery Backrest, Replacing
- the battery lead. See Battery, disconnecting Battery Disconnecting.

Front electric motor cushion, replacing

Removing the front electric motor for the seat cushion





Remove:
- the 6 connectors
- the 1 screw for the connection bracket.
Remove the plastic clip around the electric motor.
Remove the plastic plate by the electric motor.

Note! The plastic plate is firmly positioned so considerable force is required to remove it.

Hint: Grasp the center of the plastic plate and pull it straight out of the seat so that it bends. Then work out the plate.





Remove:
- the 2 screws
- the electric motor. Pull it carefully straight out.

Installing the front electric motor for the seat cushion

Note! For tightening torques, see [1][2]Body and Frame

Install the electric motor.

Note! Do not damage the shaft.

Install:
- the 2 M5 screws
- the plastic plate.

Hint: Start by guiding in the hook at the seat rail.

Note! Considerable force is required to bend the plastic plate into position.

Install:
- the 6 connectors
- the screw for the connection bracket.

Note! Ensure that all the connectors are intact and correctly connected.

Install:
- the front seat. See Upholstery back rest, replacing Upholstery Backrest, Replacing
- the battery lead. See Battery, disconnecting Battery Disconnecting.