52 17 200 Removing and installing/replacing top rear panel on front seat backrest (luxury seat)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 BMW 525i, 2002 BMW 525i, and 2001 BMW 525i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
This document is also applicable to L7 driver's seat with video system in rear compartment.
Move back-rest adjustment as far forward as possible.
Move back-rest adjustment as far forward as possible.
NOTE:
If the back-rest adjustment unit is defective and in rear position:
- Unhook rear panel at bottom and allow to hang, refer to 52 17 202 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BOTTOM REAR PANEL ON FRONT SEAT BACKREST (LUXURY SEAT) .
- Once upper rear panel has been removed, lower rear panel can be unhooked,
refer to 52 17 202 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BOTTOM REAR PANEL ON FRONT SEAT BACKREST (LUXURY SEAT) .
Pull both bottom corners of rear panel (1) (one after the other where applicable) downwards and backwards (springs disconnected at bottom).
Pull rear panel upwards/backwards (2) to remove.
Installation:
To avoid grinding noises:
Insert cover tabs (1) into openings in rear panel mounts.
Fit rear panel at bottom, press in towards top and snap into place at bottom.
Installation:
The springs must be correctly located in the rear panel supports and must not be bent.
If necessary, replace defective clips.