61 35 097 Removing and installing (replacing) control unit/module for seat heating (rear seat with 3rd seat row) on left or right

2011 BMW X5 MSECTION 61 35 097 Removing and installing (replacing) control unit/module for seat heating (rear seat with 3rd seat row) on left or right
IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD PROTECTION)Β .

Necessary preliminary tasksΒ 

NOTE: Rear seat shown removed for purposes of clarity.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Fold rear seat forwards and lever retaining tab (2) with a suitable tool (3) in direction of arrow.

Remove control unit/module for seat heating (4) in direction of arrow.

Installation:Β 

Fig 1: Folding Rear Seat Forwards And Lever Retaining Tab With Suitable Tool
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Retaining tab (2) must be returned to its initial position.

Retaining journal (6) must not be damaged.

Feed retaining journal (6) first into seat backrest frame (5).

Make sure control unit/module for seat heating (4) is correctly engaged on retaining tab (2).

RENDER: 1.0x

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