52 17 030 Removing and installing/renewing backrest frame on left or right front seat (comfort)

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 BACKREST COVER for front seat

Release all cable ties on wiring harness (1).

Disconnect all marked plug connections.

Feed through wiring harness (1) at bottom right on backrest frame.

Fig 1: Locating 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 52 10 2AZ .

If necessary, remove lumbar cushion with drive and valve block.

Remove backrest frame.

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

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