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

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Remove backrest cover at bottom, refer to 52 17 405 REPLACING BACKREST COVER FOR LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT (COMFORT) .

CAUTION: Do not under any circumstances turn screw underneath screw (2), this would destroy the seat frame.

Press backrest cover (1) to one side and release screw (2) on left and right.

Fig 1: Removing Backrest Cover

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Detach backrest frame (3) with backrest cover upwards.

Installation:

Replace screws (2) (micro-encapsulation).

Tightening torque, refer to 52 10 2AZ in SEATS - TIGHTENING TORQUES - X5 .

End of partial operation: Removing And Installing Backrest Frame

Following operation:

Replacing Backrest Frame

Completely remove backrest cover and padding, refer to 52 17 405 REPLACING BACKREST COVER FOR LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT (COMFORT) .

If necessary, remove lumbar cushion on front seat, refer to 52 17 050 REPLACING LUMBAR CUSHION ON LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT (COMFORT) .

If necessary, remove valve housing for front lumbar support, refer to 52 17 060 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING VALVE HOUSING FOR LUMBAR CUSHION (COMFORT SEAT) .

If necessary, remove drive unit for lumbar support, refer to 67 66 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LUMBAR SUPPORT DRIVE MECHANISM ON FRONT SEAT, LEFT OR RIGHT .

If necessary, remove shaft for head restraint adjustment, refer to 52 17 034 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SHAFT FOR HEADREST ADJUSTMENT (COMFORT SEAT) .

Remove drive unit for head restraint adjustment, refer to 67 31 540 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING DRIVE UNIT FOR HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENT (COMFORT SEAT) .

If necessary, remove gearing for head restraint adjustment, refer to 52 17 035 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING GEARING FOR HEAD RESTRAINT ADJUSTMENT (COMFORT SEAT) .

If necessary, remove valve housing for lumbar support, 52 17 060 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING VALVE HOUSING FOR LUMBAR CUSHION (COMFORT SEAT) .

Unclip mount for rear panel (clip) towards rear from backrest frame.

Fig 2: Unclipping Rear Panel Mount

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If necessary, release screw (1) and remove metal nut (2).

Fig 3: Removing Metal Nut

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If necessary, remove mat (1) from spring wire (2) of backrest frame (3).

Fig 4: Removing Mat From Spring Wire Of Backrest Frame

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Installation:

If necessary, suspend mat (1) on uppermost spring wire (2) on backrest frame (3).

Fig 5: Suspending Mat On Uppermost Spring Wire

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Lift out head restraint guides.

Fig 6: Removing Head Restraint Guides

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