52 17 034 Removing and installing/replacing shaft for head restraint adjustment (comfort)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 BMW 530i, 2005 BMW 525i, 2004 BMW 530i, and 2004 BMW 525i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove front seat. See52 13 000 Removing And Installing Left Or Right Front Seat (Normal/Semi-Electric) .
- Remove both rear panels. See 52 14 198 Removing And Installing/Replacing Rear Panel On Left Or Right Front Seat Backrest (Normal/Electric) .
- Remove inner cover. See 52 14 041 Removing And Installing Inner Cover On Left Or Right Front Seat (Normal/Electric) .
- Remove active head restraint support. See 52 24 380 Removing And Installing/Replacing Left Or Right Rear Head Restraint Mount .
Bend shaft (1) in direction of arrow.
Pull shaft (1) out of gear (2) and remove.