BMW X5: Replacing Backrest Cover For Rear Seat (Through-Loading System) On
Right
Special tools required:
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove right backrest cover.
- Remove head restraint guides.
- Remove backrest actuator trim and lock trim.
Lever out welt in marked area.
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Fig. 181: Identifying Welt Marked Area
Detaching cover and padding:
- Release all retainers in marked area
- Remove cover from padding
- Remove remaining retainers from cover and padding
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Fig. 182: Identifying Retainers Marked Area
Installation:
Insert new retainer (2) with special tool 52 0 050 and bend closed.
- Padding
- Retainer
- Trim wire in padding
- Trim wire in seat cover
- Back-rest cover
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Fig. 183: Identifying Special Tool (52 0 050)
Replacing cover:
- Pull all trim wires out of cover
- If necessary, cut pockets in new cover for trim wires
- Push trim wires into cover pockets
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Fig. 184: Identifying Trim Wires Cover Pockets
REPLACING BACKREST COVER FOR RIGHT REAR SEAT
Special tools required:
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove right rear seat.
- Remove head restraint locators.
- Remove trim for rear seat back actuator.
- Remove rear panel trim.
Lever welt in marked area (1) out of backrest frame.
Remove backrest cover with padding.
Detaching cover and padding:
- Release all retainers in marked area
- Remove cover from padding
- Remove remaining retainers from cover and padding
Installation:
Insert new retainer (2) with special tool 52 0 050 and bend closed.
- Padding
- Retainer
- Trim wire in padding
- Trim wire in seat cover
- Backrest cover
Replacing cover:
- Pull all trim wires out of cover
- If necessary, cut pockets in new cover for trim wires
- Push trim wires into cover pockets
REPLACING PADDING FOR REAR SEAT (THROUGH - LOADING SYSTEM)
Operation is identical to:
Replacing seat cover for rear seat.
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Version with rear cabin fan only:
Unclip ventilation grille (1).
Unclip operating unit (1).
Unclip lever (1) from operating unit.
Unclip air outlet grille (1) on left and right with plastic wedge.
Release screws (1).
Remove centre console (1) towards top.
Installation:
Feed centre console (1) with guides into trim (2).
Version with rear cabin fan only:
Unclip ventilation grille (1).
Unclip o
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WARNING: Danger to life!
Mount securing fixture for vehicle on lifting platform to prevent the
vehicle from slipping off or tilting down.
Secure engine in installation position to prevent it from falling down.
WARNING: Danger of poisoning if oil is ingested/absorbed through the
skin!
Risk of injur
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Extreme cleanliness must be ensured in the connection area of the vent lines
during removal and installation. Even the smallest of dirt particles can cause
leakage in the air spring system.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove trim panel for cover on frame side member on