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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General Information On Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS)
WARNING: Danger of destruction in event of mechanical strain
Do not introduce any additional connections at the battery
negative
terminal.
Do not modify the grounding cable.
The grounding cable also serves to dissipate heat.
Do not establish any connection between the IBS and the sensor
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Replacing One Upper Control Arm
NOTE: If the control arm is detached from the rear axle carrier, it is
necessary after
reinstallation to carry out a wheel/chassis alignment check.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove rear wheel.
Deactivate and empty air spring system.
Shown on vehicle at rear right:
Remove holders (1) from con
