BMW X5: Removing And Installing/Replacing Outer Cover On Left Or Right Front Seat (Normal/Semi-Electric)

Pull lever forward to remove:

• If necessary, lever out lower locking point (1) from rear with a screwdriver.

Release screw (2).

If necessary, move seat fully forwards and upwards.

Fig. 4: Releasing Screw And Locking Point

Remove trim:

1. Unclip at top edge
2. Unclip at rear towards top side
3. Pull on belt opening
4. Unlock lugs
5. Carefully remove trim towards front

Unfasten plug connection.

Replacement only:

Remove switch.

Fig. 5: Removing Trim

Installation:

Retaining clips and tabs must not be damaged.

Fig. 6: Identifying Retaining Clips And Tabs

REMOVING AND INSTALLING INNER COVER ON LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT (NORMAL/SEMI-ELECTRIC)

Operation is identical to:

Replacing inner cover on left or right front seat (normal/electric).

REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT LUMBAR CUSHION ON FRONT SEAT (NORMAL/SEMI-ELECTRIC)

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 (NORMAL/SEMI-ELECTRIC)

Operation is identical to:

Replacing valve housing for left or right front lumbar support (normal/electric).

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR PANEL ON LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT BACKREST (NORMAL/SEMI-ELECTRIC)

Operation is identical to:

Replacing rear panel on left or right front seat backrest (normal/electric).

REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT HEAD RESTRAINT (NORMAL/SEMI-ELECTRIC)

Operation is identical to:

Replacing front left or right head restraint (normal/electric).

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT CRASH-ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINT

WARNING: Read and comply with safety regulations for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical belt pretensioners. Incorrect handling may result in triggering of the crash-active head restraint and thereby cause injury.

Switch off ignition!

Necessary preliminary tasks:

• Disconnect battery negative lead.
• Remove rear panel.

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Feed wiring harness out of backrest frame.

Lift out head restraint.

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