BMW X5: Removing And Installing Outer Upper Rail Trim With Electric Anchor Fitting
Tensioner (From 04/2004)
Driver's seat only:
NOTE: Version with anchor fitting tensioner from 04/2004.
Lever trim (3) out of seat mechanism:
- upwards,
- slide towards rear
and feed out of anchor fitting tensioner.
Installation:
Secure plug connection with felt strip against unlocking.
Lock on plug connection to anchor fitting tensioner can be unlocked when trim is
fitted.
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Fig. 81: Identifying Trim
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING ALL TRIMS ON LEFT OR RIGHT SEAT
RAILS
Trim, top rail, front:
- Move seat backwards and upwards
- Unclip front trim (1) towards top and detach towards top
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Fig. 82: Identifying Front Trim
Trim, top rail, outer:
- Move seat forwards and upwards
- Unclip front trim towards top and detach towards rear
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Fig. 83: Uncliping Front Trim
Trim, bottom rail, front:
- Move seat backwards
- Unclip trim tongue towards top, sliding trim towards front slightly
- Pull inside surface of trim inwards slightly and unclip
- Detach trim towards front from bottom rail
Installation:
Place trim on bottom rail and slide towards rear to engage, feeding in below
trim, top rail, outer.
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Fig. 84: Detaching Trim
Trim, bottom rail, rear:
- Move seat forwards
- Unclip trim tongue towards top
- Pull inside surface of trim inwards
- Detach trim towards rear from bottom rail
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Fig. 85: Pulling Inside Surface Of Trim Inwards
Installation:
Clips and hooks must not be damaged.
Make sure trims are exactly seated.
After completing tasks, move seat and make sure that trim does not move.
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT THIGH SUPPORT
Release screws (1).
Disconnect plug connections (2).
Remove thigh support (3) towards top.
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Fig. 86: Identifying Plug Connections And Screw
If necessary, unclip trim (1) towards top and remove.
Installation:
Secure guide pins (2) in seat frame and clip trim (1) into place.
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Fig. 87: Uncliping Trim
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove thigh support.
Fig. 88: Identifying Plug Connections
NOTE: Picture shows versions with air conditioning and seat heating.
Feed out seat cover (1) in area (2).
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove front seat.
Remove both rear panels.
Remove inner cover.
Remove active head restraint support.
Bend shaft (1) in direction of arrow.
Pull shaft (1) out of
WARNING: Read and comply with safety regulations for handling airbag
modules and
pyrotechnical belt tensioners.
Improper handling can lead to triggering of the pyrotechnical seat belt
tensioner or s
SEE MORE:
WARNING: Danger to life!
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove rear differential.
Remove rear axle carrier and if necessary with other workers assisting
set down on a suitable surface.
Remove brake lines.
Remove stabilizer bar.
Version with Dynamic Drive: Disconnect control lines for oscillatin
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Move thigh support forwards fully
Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Release screws (2).
Installation:
Insert screws (2) with Loctite.
Fig. 61: Identifying Plug Connection And Screws
Detach seat cover (1) in marked area from carrier (2) for thigh support.