52 14 060 Removing and installing/replacing valve housing for left or right front lumbar support (normal/electric)

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 REAR PANEL on front seat backrest

Release retaining screw (1).

Disconnect electrical plug connection.

Fig 1: Identifying Electrical Plug Connection Retaining Screw

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Disconnect air hoses (1) and (2).

Installation:

Make sure air hoses (2) are correctly connected to valve block (color coding: red/blue).

Housing on valve block must not be unclipped (leakage). If necessary, clip housing together.

Fig 2: Identifying Air Hoses

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