52 13 023 Removing and installing/replacing drive for left or right active seat

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 BMW 545i and 2004 BMW 545i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove front seat. Refer to 52 13 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT (NORMAL/SEMI-ELECTRIC) .
Remove seat cover for front seat. Refer to 52 13 400 REPLACING SEAT COVER FOR LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT (NORMAL/SEMI-ELECTRIC) , 52 14 400 REPLACING SEAT COVER FOR LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT (NORMAL/ELECTRIC) , and 52 16 400 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SEAT COVER FOR LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT (SPORT/ELECTRIC) .

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque, refer to 52 10 6AZ in SEATS - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 545I (4.4L) E60/N62 .

Tip seat towards rear.

Fig 1: Identifying Retaining Screws

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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).

Fig 2: Locating Hydraulic Pockets

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Disconnect plug connection.

Remove drive (1).

NOTE: Drive and hydraulic pockets form a single unit and can only be replaced as a single component.

Fig 3: Removing Active Seat Drive

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