67 31 540 Removing and installing/replacing drive unit for head restraint adjustment (comfort seat)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 BMW X5 M, 2012 BMW X5 M, 2011 BMW X5 M, and 2010 BMW X5 M. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove BOTH REAR PANELS ON FRONT SEAT BACKREST .

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release screw (2).

Tightening torque 67 31 4AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection And Mounting Screws

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Pull shaft (1) in direction of arrow out of shaft receptacle (2).

Installation:

Make sure shaft (1) is correctly seated in receptacle (2).

Release retaining ring (3).

Feed out drive unit for backrest head adjustment (4) and remove.

Fig 2: Removing Backrest Head Adjustment Drive Unit

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Removal and installation only

Do not turn spindle (1) in order not to change measurement A.

Replacement

Adopt measurement A of removed drive unit for backrest head adjustment (2). If necessary, adjust measurement A by turning spindle (1).

INITIALIZE drive unit for backrest head adjustment.

Fig 3: Adjusting Back Rest Head Measurement

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.