67 31 500 Removing and installing/replacing drive unit for longitudinal seat adjustment
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 17 other vehicles, including the 2010 BMW M5, 2009 BMW M5, 2008 BMW M5, 2007 BMW M5, and 2007 BMW 530xi. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove TRIMS FOR TOP RAIL .
Disconnect plug connections (1).
Release expander rivets (2), replace if necessary.
IMPORTANT:
Do not kink drive shafts (4).
Raise flange (1) with drive unit for longitudinal seat adjustment (2) slightly and detach from left drive shaft.
Feed out drive unit for longitudinal seat adjustment (2) in direction of arrow and detach from right drive shaft.
NOTE:
To facilitate installation/removal, lever out guide clip (3) if necessary.
Installation:
Make sure guide clips (3) and both drive shafts (4) are correctly seated.
Comfort seat only:
Replacement:
INITIALIZE drive unit for backrest head adjustment.