52 14 070 Removing and installing/replacing seat angle adjuster on left or right front seat (normal/electric)

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 6 other vehicles, including the 2008 BMW Z4, 2007 BMW Z4, 2006 BMW Z4, 2005 BMW Z4, and 2004 BMW Z4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front seat . See 52 13 000 Removing And Installing Left Or Right Front Seat .
Remove outer cover . See 52 13 040 Removing And Installing/Replacing Outer Cover On Left Or Right Front Seat .

Release screws (1).

Release screw (2).

Fig 1: Uncliping Carrier From Seat Mechanism At Rear

G03298187

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Unclip carrier (3) from seat mechanism at rear.

Unlock plug connection (1) on drive unit (2) and disconnect.

Fig 2: Unlocking Plug Connection On Drive Unit And Disconnecting

G03298188

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release screws (1).

Installation:

Replace Taptite screws (1).

Tightening torque, see 52 10 16AZ in SEATS - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Release screw (2).

Tightening torque, see 52 10 17AZ in SEATS - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Remove seat angle adjuster (3).

Installation:

Slide left and right O-rings onto shaft. Make sure O-rings are correctly located between seat angle adjuster and seat pan.

Fig 3: Removing Seat Angle Adjuster

G03298189

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.