Special tools required:
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Detach plug connection (1) by twisting from backrest frame.
Disconnect plug-in connection.
Fig. 12: Detaching Plug Connection
Release all retainers (1) on cover.
Remove cover.
Fig. 13: Identifying Retainers
For A/C optional extra only:
Disconnect cable strap (1) on wiring harness for fan.
Disconnect plug connections (2).
Fig. 14: Identifying Cable Strap And Plug Connections
Unhook backrest cover at retaining points in area (1).
Fig. 15: Identifying Unhook Backrest Cover At Retaining Points
Unhook backrest cover (1) at bottom and sides towards front.
Pull off backrest cover (1) with padding towards top from backrest frame (2).
Fig. 16: Identifying Backrest Cover
Release all retainers.
Remove backrest cover (1) from padding.
Remove all remnants of clips from backrest cover (1) and padding.
Fig. 17: Identifying Backrest Cover
Installation:
Bend new retainer (2) closed with pliers 52 0 050.
Fig. 18: Identifying Special Tool (52 0 050)
Remove trim threads (1) from backrest cover.
(2) Seat heater cable
Installation:
Push trim threads (1) into new backrest cover.
If necessary, cut into new component.
Fig. 19: Identifying Trim Threads
Lever out locking strip of head restraint guide with special tool 00 9 317.
Installation:
Mount straight front face of head restraint guide towards front.
Fig. 20: Identifying Special Tool (00 9 317)
REPLACING SUPPORT FOR LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT (NORMAL/SEMI-ELECTRIC)
WARNING: US/CDN front passenger seat (with OC3 mat) only: The padding can only be removed in conjunction with the OC3 mat.
If padding is defective, both parts may only be replaced together After fitting new padding, enable OC3 mat with BMW diagnosis system
The operation for removing the padding with/without OC3 mat is described in:
Enabling seat occupancy detector (OC3 mat):
REPLACING PADDING FOR LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT BACKREST (NORMAL/SEMI-ELECTRIC)
Operation is described in:
Remove backrest cover for front seat.