BMW X5: Removing And Installing/Replacing All Trims On Left Or Right Seat Rails
Operation is identical to:
Removing all trims on left or right seat rail.
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING GUIDE FOR FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT HEAD RESTRAINT
Operation is identical to:
- Removing guide for front head restraint.
REPLACING PADDING FOR FRONT SEAT THIGH SUPPORT
Release screws (1).
Installation:
Insert screws (1) with Loctite.
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Fig. 56: Identifying Screws
Unhook seat cover (1) from marked area.
Remove carrier (2) for thigh support.
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Fig. 57: Identifying Seat Cover Carrier
For seat heating optional extra only: Carefully detach felt (1) from thigh support.
Unfasten plug connection (2) and disconnect.
Installation:
Ensure correct cable routing.
Remove padding from cover.
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Fig. 58: Identifying Plug Connection
REMOVING AND INSTALLING LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT
Operation is identical to:
Replacing left or right front seat (normal/electric).
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BOTH SEAT RAILS ON LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT
Operation is identical to:
Replacing both seat rails on left or right front seat (normal/electric).
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SEAT FRAME ON LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT
Operation is identical to:
Replacing seat frame on left or right front seat (normal/electric).
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING ADJUSTING UNIT FOR THIGH SUPPORT ON LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove front seat.
Move thigh support forwards as far as possible.
Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Release screws (2).
Installation:
Insert screws (2) with Loctite.
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Fig. 59: Identifying Plug Connection And Screws
Release screws in areas (1).
Feed out adjusting unit (2) complete with drive in direction of arrow and remove.
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Fig. 60: Identifying Adjusting Unit Screw
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BACKREST FRAME ON LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT
Operation is identical to:
Replacing backrest frame on front seat (comfort).
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING OUTER COVER ON LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT
Operation is identical to:
- Removing and installing/replacing outer cover on left or right front seat.
REMOVING AND INSTALLING INNER COVER ON LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT
Operation is identical to:
Replacing inner cover on left or right front seat (normal/electric).
REPLACING LUMBAR CUSHION ON FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT SEAT
Operation is identical to:
Replacing lumbar cushion on front left or right seat (normal/electric).
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING VALVE HOUSING FOR LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT LUMBAR SUPPORT
Operation is identical to:
Replacing valve housing for left or right front lumbar support (normal/electric)
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Removing And Installing/Replacing Thigh Support Holder On Front Left Or
Right Seat (Sports/Electric)
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
Replacing Backrest Cover For Left Or Right Front Seat
Special tools required:
00 9 317.
52 0 050.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove front seat.
Remove rear panel on front seat backrest.
Detach plug connection (1) by twisting from backrest fram
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Checking Camshaft Timing On Left Side (N62/N62TU)
Special tools required:
11 9 190
11 9 461
11 9 462
(cylinder bank 5 to 8)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove servomotor for left eccentric shaft.
Remove left cylinder head cover.
Remove all spark plugs on cylinder bank 5 to 8.
If necessary, remove fan cowl.
IMPORTANT: Screw (1) is a speci
Replacing Front Left Or Right Spring Strut Shock Absorber
Special tools required:
31 3 341
31 3 351
31 3 353
WARNING: Observe the following instructions to avoid any risk of injury
by the coil
springs.
Prior to each use, check the special tools for defects, modifications
and operational reliability.
Damaged/modified special tools must not be used
