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52 14 030 Removing and installing/replacing backrest frame on front left or right seat (normal/electric)

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Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Replacement only: 

Removing backrest frame only: 

Unhook backrest cover (1) on left and right.

IMPORTANT: Do not under any circumstances turn screw underneath screw (2), this would destroy the seat frame.

Release screws (2) on left and right.

Installation: 

Replace screws (microencapsulated).

Tightening torque, see 52 10 2AZ  in SEATS - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Remove backrest frame (3) with backrest cover towards top.

Fig 1: Identifying Backrest Cover
G04761238Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Replacing backrest frame only: 

Detach mount (1) for rear panel towards top/rear from backrest frame (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Backrest Frame
G04761239Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation: 

Catch (1) and guide (2) on mount (3) for rear panel must not be damaged.

Guide taper (4) must point downwards.

Fig 3: Identifying Catch And Guide On Mount
G04761240Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

If necessary, remove mat (1) from spring wire (2) of backrest frame (3).

Fig 4: Identifying Spring Wire Of Backrest Frame
G04761241Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation: 

If necessary, suspend mat (1) on uppermost spring wire (2) on backrest frame (3).

Fig 5: Identifying Uppermost Spring Wire On Backrest Frame
G04761242Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.