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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Replacing Padding For Front Seat Thigh Support
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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Removing And Installing/Replacing Shaft For Head Restraint
Adjustment
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
Replacing Gas Cartridge For Active Head Restraint On Left Or Right
Front Seat
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
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Battery Vapor Separator
REPLACING BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD
WARNING: Observe safety instructions for handling vehicle battery.
Follow instructions for disconnecting and connecting battery.
IMPORTANT: Do not under any circumstances use force to pull/lever off
Intelligent Battery
Sensor (IBS).
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Removing And Installing/Replacing Wind Deflector
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Open slide/tilt sunroof
NOTE: Shown removed here for purposes of clarity.
Pull plastic strip (1) on net of wind deflector out of retainers (2).
IMPORTANT: Do not pull on the net so as to avoid tearing the net.
Installation:
If necessary, reinstall retainers in frame.
