52 14 070 Removing and installing/replacing seat angle adjuster on left or right front seat (normal/electric)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 BMW X5 and 2002 BMW X5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front seat, refer to 52 14 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT (NORMAL/ELECTRIC) .
Remove outer cover, refer to 52 16 040 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING OUTER COVER ON FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT SEAT (SPORTS/ELECTRIC) .

Release screws (1).

Release screw (2).

Unclip carrier (3) from seat mechanism at rear.

Fig 1: Removing Screws & Carrier

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Unlock plug connection (1) on drive unit (2) and disconnect.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Drive Unit Connection

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Release screws (1).

Installation:

Replace Taptite screws (1).

Fig 3: Removing Seat Angle Adjuster

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Tightening torque, refer to 52 10 16AZ inSEATS - TIGHTENING TORQUES - X5

Release screw (2).

Tightening torque, refer to 52 10 17AZ in SEATS - TIGHTENING TORQUES - X5

Remove seat angle adjuster (3).

Installation:

Slide left and right O-rings onto shaft. Make sure O-rings are correctly located between seat angle adjuster and seat pan.