67 31 640 Removing and Installing/Replacing Drive For Backrest Head Adjustment (Comfort Seats In Rear Compartment)

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 6 other vehicles, including the 2008 BMW 750i, 2008 BMW 750Li, 2007 BMW 750i, 2007 BMW 750Li, and 2006 BMW 750i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove rear seat. See 52 25 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT REAR SEAT .

Detach retainers (1) in area (2).

Turn back backrest cover (3) in direction of arrow slightly.

Fig 1: Detaching Retainers & Turning Back Backrest Cover Slightly

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

NOTE: For purposes of clarity, Fig 2 shows backrest cushion section removed.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release screws (2).

Detach drive for seat head adjustment (3) from drive shaft (4) and remove in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Removing Drive For Seat Head Adjustment From Drive Shaft

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation:

Make sure spacer washers (1) are correctly seated.

If necessary, fix spacer washers (1) in place on metal tabs (2) of drive for backrest head adjustment (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Spacer Washers, Metal Tabs & Drive For Backrest Tilt Adjustment

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Replacement:

Initialize drive unit for backrest head adjustment. See 67 31 ... NOTES ON INITIALIZING ELECTRIC SEAT SERVODRIVES