REP-TAT-P-5218-25 When replacing the backrest frame: Remount components

Remove operating unit for backrest release 

• Move the operating unit (1) in arrow direction and feed out Bowden cable (2).

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

• Drill out the blind rivets (1).
• Feed out the operating unit (2) towards the front.

  Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

• Unclip Bowden cable (1) from the holder (2) and feed out from the operating unit (3).

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Remove the support 

• Drill out the blind rivet (1).
• Loosen the detents (2).
• Feed out support (3) from the backrest frame (4).

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Removing the head restraint guides 

• Unlock the detents (1).
• Feed out head restraint guides (2) upwards from the backrest frame (3).

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Remove lumbar support 

• Detach lumbar support (3) from the holders (1) and backrest frame (2).

  Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

• Cover working area and drill out blind rivet (1).
• Remove adjuster (2) and take it out with the Bowden cable from the backrest frame.

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Install lumbar support 

• Insert the adjuster (2) with Bowden cable in the backrest frame.
• Replace the blind rivets (1).

  Parts:  Blind rivet

• Secure adjuster (2) with the blind rivet (1) on the backrest frame.

  Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

• Attach lumbar support (3) in holders (1) and backrest frame (2).

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installing the head restraint guide 

• Ensure that the headrest guide (2) is installed on the left side with the lock for head restraint when facing the direction of travel.
• Insert the head restraint guides (2) correctly from the top in the backrest frame (3).

  The detents (1) must engage audibly.

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Install support 

• Position the support (3) correctly on the backrest frame (4).
• Engage the detents (2).
• Replace the blind rivets (1).

  Parts:  Blind rivet

• Secure the support (3) with the blind rivets (1) on the backrest frame (4).

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Install operating unit for backrest release 

• Correctly position Bowden cable (1) on the operating unit (3) and clip it into the holder (2).

  Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

• Correctly position the operating unit (2).

• Replace the blind rivet (1).

  Parts:  Blind rivet

• Secure the operating unit (2) with blind rivets (1).
• Move the operating unit (1) in arrow direction and insert Bowden cable (2).

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.