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52 17 426 Replacing Padding For Front Passenger Seat (From 09/09 Onward)



52 17 426 Replacing Padding For Front Passenger Seat (From 09/09 Onward)







Operation is described in:
- Replacing seat cover on left or right front seat.







WARNING: US/CDN front passenger seat (with CIS mat) only:
- If CIS mat or padding is defective, both parts must be replaced together.
- Seat heating is integrated in the CIS mat and is stuck to the padding over the full surface.

IMPORTANT: The CIS mat must be enabled after each installation operation.







Enabling seat occupancy detector (CIS mat):
- Connect BMW programming system
- Encode airbag control unit
- Delete fault memory if necessary







Seat with air conditioning:
Unfasten plug connection.







Remove dividing net (1).
Remove fans (2) from upholstery.







Installation note:
Make sure fans have correct cable routing (1).