52 26 015 Removing and installing/replacing left/right rear seat backrest (through-loading)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 BMW 535xi, 2009 BMW 535xi, and 2008 BMW 535xi. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove BACKREST SIDE SECTION
- If necessary, remove REAR SEAT (only with seat heating optional extra)
- Unlock backrest (if necessary emergency actuator)
Left backrest:
- Release screw (1).
- With automatic center belt optional extra only: Lay belt (2) around center armrest
- Fold backrest forwards slightly (3)
- Pull backrest forwards and outwards out of center mount (4)
Right backrest:
- Release screw (1)
- Fold backrest forwards slightly (2)
- Pull backrest forwards and outwards out of center mount (3)