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52 17 030 Removing and installing/replacing backrest frame for front passenger seat

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Necessary preliminary tasks: 

NOTE: For purposes of clarity, the following operations are shown with the backrest cover removed.

Detach clips (2).

Installation note: 

Replace faulty clips (2).

Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.

Detach wiring harness clamps from backrest frame.

Feed wiring harness out of backrest frame.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Plug Connections
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Unclip left and right clips (1).

Unhook seat covers (2) on left and right.

Release left and right screws (3).

Tightening torque: see 2AZ in 52 10 FRONT SEATS

Remove backrest frame.

Fig 2: Identifying Left And Right Seat Cover, Clips And Screws
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Replacement only: 

NOTE: The new backrest frame part contains all the drives.

Version with rear passenger compartment monitor (RSE) only: 

Blind rivet threaded pins for carrier plate must be reset.

Attach blind rivet thread pins with ZS 308 rivet gun (see BMW parts catalogue).

Fig 3: Locating Carrier Plate Rivet Threaded Pins
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