BMW X5: Removing And Installing/Replacing Drive For Left Or Right Active Seat
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove front seat.
- Remove seat cover with padding for front seat.
Release screws (1).
Tip seat towards rear.
Installation:
Tightening torque 52 10 6AZ.
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Fig. 36: Identifying Seat Screw
Unclip hydraulic pockets (1) with supports on left and right from flex mat.
NOTE: If necessary, release clips (2). Remove hydraulic pockets (1) from supports (3).
Feed hydraulic pockets (1) through flex mat towards bottom.
Detach retaining points for drive in area (4).
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Fig. 37: Identifying Hydraulic Pockets And Clips
Disconnect plug connection.
Remove drive (1).
NOTE: Drive and hydraulic pockets form a single unit and can only be replaced completely.
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Fig. 38: Identifying Drive
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BACKREST FRAME ON LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT
This operation is identical to:
Replace backrest frame on front seat (comfort).
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING OUTER COVER ON LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT
If necessary, move seat fully forwards and upwards.
Remove trim:
- Unclip at rear towards top side
- Pull on belt opening to one side
- Bend trim open slightly at top and bottom on actuating unit
- Bend open slightly at top and bottom and pull outwards a little
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Fig. 39: Pulling Belt Opening
Installation:
Retaining clips must not be damaged.
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Fig. 40: Identifying Retaining Clips
REMOVING AND INSTALLING INNER COVER ON LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove front seat.
Release screw (1).
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Fig. 41: Identifying Screw
Installation:
Cover is secured by guide (2) in hole (1).
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Fig. 42: Identifying Guide Cover Hole
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Replacing Lumbar Cushion On Front Left Or Right Seat
Special tools required:
52 0 050.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove rear panel on front seat backrest.
Fig. 43: Identifying Backrest Cover
Detach backrest cover (1) at bottom from backrest fr
Replacing Cover For Left Or Right Front Seat
Special tools required:
52 0 050.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove front seat.
Remove rear panel on front seat backrest.
Remove inner cover on front seat.
WARNING: US/CDN front passenger s
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Removing And Installing/Replacing Centre Console For 3Rd Seat Row
Release screws (1).
Remove centre console (1) towards top.
Installation:
Feed centre console (1) with guides into trim (2).
Version with rear cabin fan only:
Unclip ventilation grille (1).
Unclip operating unit (1).
Set down operating unit (1) in downward direction in centre console.
Lift centr
Removing And Installing / Replacing Control Unit For Transfer Box (ATC
700)
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against
electrostatic damage (ESD
protection).
Replacement:
Before and after replacement, execute the "Repair" service function with
the BMW diagnosis system.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Raise luggage compartment floor trim
Release screws
