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Special Tools Required

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Necessary preliminary tasks: 

NOTE: Picture shows installed seat by way of example.

Raise lock (3) and lever out handle

  1. for backrest angle adjustment
  2. for seat height adjustment

with special tool 00 9 317  .

Fig 1: Identifying Lock
G04727017Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque, see 52 10 06AZ in 52 10 FRONT SEATS .

NOTE: Trim (2) is engaged in marked area.

Press lock (3) and pull trim (2) off seat mechanism.

If necessary, lever out carefully with special tool 00 9 317  .

Fig 2: Identifying Lock
G04727018Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

If necessary, unlock plug connection (1) for backrest width adjustment and disconnect.

If necessary, unlock plug connection (2) for lumbar support and disconnect.

Fig 3: Identifying Plug Connection
G05779471Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Replacement: 

If necessary, remove backrest width adjustment switch and lumbar support switch.

Installation: 

Make sure backrest width adjustment and lumbar support switches are correctly engaged.