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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2008M5 (E60) V10-5.0L (S85)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMESEATSSERVICE AND REPAIROVERHAULREAR SEAT, THROUGH-LOADINGREMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SKI BAG (THROUGH-LOADING) AND FRAME
2008 BMW M5 (E60) V10-5.0L (S85)
Removing and Installing/Replacing Ski Bag (Through-Loading) and Frame
2008 BMW M5 (E60) V10-5.0L (S85)SECTION Removing and Installing/Replacing Ski Bag (Through-Loading) and Frame
52 26 ... - Removing and installing/replacing ski bag (through-loading) and frame
Special tools required:
- 00 9 317 00 9 317 Trim Panel Wedge
Removing ski bag:
- Fold back center armrest
- Unlock handle strip towards top
- Remove ski bag (1) towards front
Removing frame for ski bag:
- Remove ski bag
- Remove screw cover, release screws (1)
Tightening torque: 52 26 6AZ Rear Seats (Through-Loading System).
- Fold backrest forwards slightly
- Feed in special tool 00 9 317 00 9 317 Trim Panel Wedge in area (2) between trim and frame and unclip frame towards rear
- Remove frame towards rear bottom
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.