BMW 7 Series: Drive, Seat Adjustment
DRIVE SEAT ADJUSTMENT REFERENCE CHART
Notes on initializing electric seat actuator drives
NOTE: Initialization is carried out at the adjusting switch of the
relevant seat.
In this process, the end positions of the relevant electric seat actuator
drive are recorded and stored.
An initialization must be performed:
- After replacing a drive unit for seat adjustment.
- After replacing/programming control unit for seat adjustment.
Operating sequence for initialization:
Move corresponding seat actuator drive(s) into both end positions.
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove DRIVER'S or PASSENGER seat.
Remove REAR PANEL ON FRONT SEAT BACKREST
Remove COVERS ON FRONT SEAT
If necessary, disengage backrest cover (1) on left and right i
Necessary preliminary tasks
Partially remove LEFT OR RIGHT BACKREST COVER
Installation
Powerlok screws must be replaced and must not be reused
Powerlok screws are mechanical screw locks with tri
Necessary preliminary tasks
Remove driver's or passenger seat.
Set down front seat sideways on a suitable surface.
Disconnect plug connection (1).
Unfasten screws (2).
Tightening torque 67 31 1AZ
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Notes
IMPORTANT: Release central bolts on adjuster only with special tool 11 9
890.
Risk of damage to timing drive.
If special tool 11 9 890 can not be fitted, it is necessary when releasing the
central bolt to grip the hexagon head of the respective camshaft.
(cylinder bank 5 to 8)
Necessary pre
CAUTION: Observe safety regulations.
Investigate cause of triggering of safety battery terminal.
To do so, read out fault memory of airbag control unit. Note fault
messages stored in memory. Rectify faults. Then clear fault memory.
Use of safety battery terminal:
From model year 1998 in Series E