BMW 7 Series: Rear seats
General information
The seat adjustment switches are located on the center armrest of the rear seats.
If the safety switch is pressed, the seats cannot be adjusted.
Additional information: Safety switch
Safety information
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Warning
There is a risk of jamming when folding down the center armrest in the rear. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that the area of movement of the center armrest is clear during folding down.
Overview
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- Resetting to standard position
- Head restraint, upper backrest
- Lumbar support
- Folding the footrest out/in
- Forward/backward, seat tilt
- Backrest tilt
- Adjust front passenger seat
Resetting to standard position
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Press the button to reset to
standard
position.
The process is canceled if the button is pressed again.
Upper backrest
Concept
The upper backrest supports the back in the shoulder area. A correct setting leads to a relaxed seating position and reduces strain on the shoulder muscles.
Adjusting
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Push switch forward or backward.
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Rear seats- Lumbar support
Concept
The curvature of the seat backrest can be adjusted
in a way that it supports the lumbar region
of the spine. The lower back and the spine are
supported for upright posture.
Adjusting
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Safety belts
Number of safety belts and
safety belt buckles
The vehicle is fitted with four or five safety belts
to ensure occupants' safety. However, they can
only offer protection when adjusted correctly.
The t
Safety belts- Correct use of safety belts
Wear the safety belt twist-free and tight to
your body over your lap and shoulders.
Wear the safety belt deep on your hips over
your lap. The safety belt may not press on
your stomach.
Do not r
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Removing And Installing Rear Lid (Tailgate)
Read contents of BODY, GENERAL.
Necessary preliminary tasks
Remove PANEL FOR REAR LID.
Disconnect all cable plug connections and pull wiring harness out of
rear lid.
Carry over the work step shown symmetrically to the other side of the
vehicle.
Release screws (1).
Slacken screw (2) and remo
Removing And Installing/Replacing Forward/Back Seat Adjustment Drive Unit
Necessary preliminary tasks
Raise front seat as far up as possible
Remove TRIMS ON UPPER RAILS
Procedure in event of faulty drive for forward/back seat adjustment:
Removing forward/back seat adjustment motor
Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Fig. 42: Identifying Forward/Back Seat Ad
