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HomeTech Articles > 993 Technical Article:

Pelican Guest Technical Article
Permission to publish this article is provided generously by
Robin Sun at www.p-car.com
Be sure to visit his site for loads of 993 info!


How to replace broken power seat drive shafts


Flexible seat shaft part number 928.521.252.04 (same for both side)

The difficulty level of this DIY is a level 2 in a scale level of 1-10 
(10 being the hardest) 

When the power seats fails to move forward and backward in a 993 it is most likily either a bad switch or a stripped flexible drive shaft.  This DIY will focus on how to replace the flexible drive shaft. 

(1). Remove the two philips screw that holds the cover the covers the drive motor in front of the seat.

(2). Remove the drive shaft clip from the motor

(3). Slide the plastic wrap along with the flexible drive shaft cable out of the motor drive mechanism

(4). Remove the drive shaft clip that secures it to part of the frame of the seat. 

(5). Pull the plastic sleeve out and the shaft out of the seat drive gear box on either side

(6). Install the new shaft and line it up with the motor drive gear, you may need to tap on the power seat switch to get the square notch to line up while you install the shaft to the motor.  When installing the shaft to the seat's drive gear make sure that it is pluged all the way in, you may even want to turn the shaft with your fingers to make sure it is mounted correctly before attaching it to the motor.
 
 

Comments and Suggestions:
BobComments: Hi there, very informative but was wondering if it is the same for the REAR height adjustment.My LHS seat front adjustment works fine the adjustment for the rear of the seat is not working.....I can hear the motor spinning so assume that it is the shaft....would you have the part no please. Thanks.
April 15, 2011
 Followup from the Pelican Staff: Yes, it should be similar. Our sales staff can get you the part you need (you didn't mention what car exactly you have). Drop them a line in our Message Center: http://www.pelicanparts.com/support/ContactUs.htm and they should be able to assist you. - Wayne at Pelican Parts
GreggComments: How do you remove the wires for the forward/backward power seat switch from the little plastic "junction box" under the driver's seat? 1996 911 c2cab. thanks
June 13, 2010
NedComments: Thanks! You just saved me some money and gave me a small project. The power seat drive shaft had slipped out of the motor drive. A quick fix once you showed me what to look for.
December 12, 2009

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