BMW X5: Removing And Installing/Replacing Both Seat Rails On Left Or Right Front Seat (Normal/Electric)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove front seat.
- Remove lower strap (belt tensioner).
- Remove drive unit for longitudinal seat adjustment.
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 pretensioner or side airbag, resulting in injuries.
Switch off ignition!
Unlock all plug connections and disconnect.
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Fig. 30: Identifying Plug Connections
Press catches (1).
Slide adjusting unit (2) for active head restraint adjustment in direction of arrow and remove.
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Fig. 31: Identifying Catches And Adjusting Unit
Release left and right screws (1).
Tightening torque 52 10 6AZ. Remove seat rails (4) with carrier plate (3).
Release fastening elements (2) on left and right.
Remove carrier plate (3).
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Fig. 32: Identifying Seat Rails With Carrier Plate
Release screws (1).
Remove holder (2) for lower strap (belt tensioner).
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Fig. 33: Identifying Holder And Screws
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SEAT FRAME ON LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT (NORMAL/ELECTRIC)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove front seat.
- Remove backrest frame.
- Remove both seat rails on front seat.
- Remove seat cover for front seat.
Release fastening elements (1) on left and right.
Remove component (2) on left and right.
Remove complete seat wiring harness.
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Fig. 34: Identifying Fastening Elements And Components
Installation:
When replacing backrest or seat frame, break off centring hooks (1) from seat frame.
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Fig. 35: Identifying Centring Hooks
NOTE: The new seat frame part contains all the drives.
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Removing And Installing/Replacing Drive For Left Or Right Active
Seat
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove front seat.
Remove seat cover with padding for front seat.
Release screws (1).
Tip seat towards rear.
Installation:
Tightening torque 52 10 6AZ.
Fig. 36: Ide
Replacing Lumbar Cushion On Front Left Or Right Seat
Special tools required:
52 0 050.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove rear panel on front seat backrest.
Fig. 43: Identifying Backrest Cover
Detach backrest cover (1) at bottom from backrest fr
Replacing Cover For Left Or Right Front Seat
Special tools required:
52 0 050.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove front seat.
Remove rear panel on front seat backrest.
Remove inner cover on front seat.
WARNING: US/CDN front passenger s
SEE MORE:
Storage compartments, Front passenger side glove
compartment
Storage compartments
General information
The vehicle interior contains multiple storage
compartments for stowing objects.
Safety information
Warning
Loose objects or devices with a cable connection
to the vehicle, for instance mobile phones,
can be thrown about the car's interior while
driving, for
Replacing Rear Left Outer Wheel Arch Section (Rear Left Side Panel
Removed)
Read contents of Body, General.
Spot-weld bonding is used on this vehicle. Observe specific procedure.
Remove or cover those vehicle components in the repair area which are
susceptible to heat or dust.
Use only approved spot-welding apparatus for repairs!
Following new body parts are required:
