52 17 062 Removing and installing/replacing front left or right lumbar support with valve housing (active seat): Notes

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 7 other vehicles, including the 2016 BMW 760Li, 2015 BMW 760Li, 2014 BMW 760Li, 2013 BMW 760Li, and 2012 BMW 760Li. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove REAR PANEL on front seat backrest
Partially remove backrest cover. See BACKREST COVER FOR DRIVER'S SEAT or BACKREST COVER FOR FRONT PASSENGER SEAT .

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Detach valve housing from pinetree clips.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Quick Connector

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Unlock and disconnect quick connector (1) and feed air hose out of fleece mat.

Pop out upper fleece tabs and disengage from spring wire.

Pop out lower fleece mat.

Unlock and disconnect quick connector (2).

Remove lumbar cushion with valve housing downwards between backrest frame and backrest padding.