Removing and installing backrest motor with gearing: Audi A6 C5

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A6 C5 (4B)

📋 Procedure

1. Move seat upwards as far as it will go.
2. Remove seat .
3. Remove trim covers for fittings .
4. Detach backrest padding .
5. Use screwdriver to lever off spring washer (4) on side of backrest motor (detail view (B)).

6. Pull shaft out of backrest frame (1) until backrest motor (2) can be removed.
7. Cut through cable tie at cable for backrest motor using side cutters.
8. Unplug connector (8).
9. Release bolt (5) securing backrest motor from welded-on threaded bush (6).
10. Detach backrest motor (2).
11. Slide shaft (3) through backrest motor (2) and backrest frame (1).
12. Secure backrest motor (2) between two plastic washers (7) with bolt (5) at threaded bushing (6).
13. Knock circlip (4) onto shaft (3).

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