52 17 426 Replacing padding for front passenger seat (from 09/09 onward)
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Operation is described in:
- Replacing seat cover on left or right front seat . See 52 16 403 REPLACING SEAT COVER FOR FRONT PASSENGER SEAT (SPORTS, 09/09 ON) or 52 17 403 REPLACING SEAT COVER FOR PASSENGER SEAT (COMFORT) (FROM 09/09) .
WARNING:
US/CDN front passenger seat (with CIS mat) only:
If CIS mat or padding is defective, both parts must be replaced together.
Seat heating is integrated in the CIS mat and is stuck to the padding over the full surface.
If CIS mat or padding is defective, both parts must be replaced together.
Seat heating is integrated in the CIS mat and is stuck to the padding over the full surface.
IMPORTANT:
The CIS mat must be enabled after each installation operation.
Enabling seat occupancy detector (CIS mat):
- Connect BMW programming system
- Encode airbag control unit
- Delete fault memory if necessary
Seat with air conditioning:
Unfasten plug connection.
Remove dividing net (1).
Remove fans (2) from upholstery.
Installation note:
Make sure fans have correct cable routing (1).