67 31 530 Removing and installing/replacing drive unit for backrest angle adjustment

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 BMW X6 and 2010 BMW X6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FRONT SEAT
Remove rear panel on front seat backrest. See COMFORT SEAT or NORMAL/ELECTRIC SEAT .
Remove covers on front seat. See OUTER COVER and INNER COVER .

If necessary, disengage backrest cover (1) on left and right in lower area and lay outwards slightly.

Release screw (4).

Detach metal retaining ring (2) on left and right from drive rod (3).

Installation:

Always replace metal retaining ring (2).

Make sure metal retaining ring (2) is correctly seated.

Fig 1: Identifying Drive Rod, Backrest Cover, Metal Retaining Ring And Screw

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Pull out drive rod (1) until drive unit for backrest angle adjustment (2) is free.

Installation:

Make sure drive rod (1) is correctly seated in drive unit for backrest angle adjustment (2).

Fig 2: Pulling Out Drive Rod From Drive Unit

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Disconnect plug connection on drive unit for backrest angle adjustment (2).

Feed drive unit for backrest angle adjustment (2) out of backrest frame (3) and remove.

Replacement:

INITIALIZE backrest adjustment motor.