52 26 015 Removing and installing/replacing left/right rear seat backrest (through-loading)

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 backrest side section. Refer to 52 26 008 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT/RIGHT SIDES OF BACKREST ON REAR SEAT BACKREST (THROUGH-LOADING) .
If necessary, remove rear seat (only with seat heating optional extra). Refer to 52 24 005 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING REAR SEAT .
Unlock backrest (if necessary emergency actuator). Refer to 52 26 ... EMERGENCY ACTUATOR FOR REAR SEAT BACKREST .

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)

Fig 1: Removing Left Rear Seat Backrest
Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Right backrest:

Release screw (1)
Fold backrest forwards slightly (2)
Pull backrest forwards and outwards out of center mount (3)

Fig 2: View Of Right Rear Seat Backrest
Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.