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BMW X5: Removing And Installing/Replacing Drive For Left Or Right Active Seat

BMW X5 (G05) 2019-2025 Service & Repair Manual / Seats / Front Seat, Normal, Electrical / Removing And Installing/Replacing Drive For Left Or Right Active Seat

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Release screws (1).

Tip seat towards rear.

Installation:

Tightening torque 52 10 6AZ.

Front Seat, Normal, Electrical
Fig. 36: Identifying Seat Screw

Unclip hydraulic pockets (1) with supports on left and right from flex mat.

NOTE: If necessary, release clips (2). Remove hydraulic pockets (1) from supports (3).

Feed hydraulic pockets (1) through flex mat towards bottom.

Detach retaining points for drive in area (4).

Front Seat, Normal, Electrical
Fig. 37: Identifying Hydraulic Pockets And Clips

Disconnect plug connection.

Remove drive (1).

NOTE: Drive and hydraulic pockets form a single unit and can only be replaced completely.

Front Seat, Normal, Electrical
Fig. 38: Identifying Drive

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BACKREST FRAME ON LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT

This operation is identical to:

Replace backrest frame on front seat (comfort).

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING OUTER COVER ON LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT

If necessary, move seat fully forwards and upwards.

Remove trim:

  1. Unclip at rear towards top side
  2. Pull on belt opening to one side
  3. Bend trim open slightly at top and bottom on actuating unit
  4. Bend open slightly at top and bottom and pull outwards a little

Front Seat, Normal, Electrical
Fig. 39: Pulling Belt Opening

Installation:

Retaining clips must not be damaged.

Front Seat, Normal, Electrical
Fig. 40: Identifying Retaining Clips

REMOVING AND INSTALLING INNER COVER ON LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Release screw (1).

Front Seat, Normal, Electrical
Fig. 41: Identifying Screw

Installation:

Cover is secured by guide (2) in hole (1).

Front Seat, Normal, Electrical
Fig. 42: Identifying Guide Cover Hole

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