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52 17 426 Replacing padding for front passenger seat (from 09/09 onward)

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Operation is described in: 

WARNING: US/CDN front passenger seat (with CIS mat) only:
If CIS mat or padding is defective, both parts must be replaced together.
Full functional capability can only be guaranteed with original BMW spare parts.
Seat heating is integrated in the CIS mat and is stuck to the padding over the full surface.
Fig 1: Identifying Front Passenger Seat Padding
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IMPORTANT: The CIS mat must be enabled after each installation operation.

Enabling seat occupancy detector (CIS mat): 

Seat with air conditioning: 

Unfasten plug connection.

Fig 2: Locating Plug Connection
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Remove dividing net (1).

Remove fans (2) from upholstery.

Fig 3: Identifying Fans And Dividing Net
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Installation note: 

Make sure fans have correct cable routing (1).

Fig 4: Identifying Fans Cable Routing
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