[borderwave2]

Hello all, after much frustration I finally have decent lumbar support for the passenger's seat on my car. I highly recommend this mod for anyone with a 2022+ X3.

Here is a list of everything you will need.

Torx Screwdriver (T25-T30), I can't remember for sure.
Plastic Trim removal set from Amazon ($8)
Corbeau lumbar support ($75 shipped)

Instructions:

1. move seat forward and tilt upright for ease access.
2. remove seat back cover
3. insert air bladder with backing plate attached
4. add towels as necessary to provide tension on the springs
5. have your passenger pump up the air bladder find a good height for the lumbar support
6. route hand pump between the passenger's seat and the center console to keep it out of sight
7. enjoy your new and improved passenger's seat.

[_patrick]

Excellent write up and video. I'm def gonna do this for mine

[Bimmerforlife]

Great write up, it’s too bad you didn’t have photos or video of installing the pad and how it stays in place. Easy fix and cost is excellent. I already have those pry tools I bought when I had to remove the trim piece to change out my start push button on my 335i.

It would be interesting to also see the factory lumbar and how BMW installs the factory one what it looks like and how it’s installed. But someone would have to pull apart there seat to see it. Probably no one wants to do that lol

[frisbeeguy]

I'm confused...this vehicle did not come with lumbar support???? Or lumbar for driver only???

[OciWan]

Originally Posted by frisbeeguy

I'm confused...this vehicle did not come with lumbar support???? Or lumbar for driver only???

Lumbar for driver only.

[borderwave2]

Originally Posted by Bimmerforlife

Great write up, it’s too bad you didn’t have photos or video of installing the pad and how it stays in place. Easy fix and cost is excellent. I already have those pry tools I bought when I had to remove the trim piece to change out my start push button on my 335i.

It would be interesting to also see the factory lumbar and how BMW installs the factory one what it looks like and how it’s installed. But someone would have to pull apart there seat to see it. Probably no one wants to do that lol

The lumbar bladder is held in place simply with the tension of the seat springs and the towels around it. Nothing else is needed. Now, over time this may fail, but even if it does, it's very east to open up the seat and throw on some zip ties to keep it in place.

I will try to get some more detailed pics later.

Also, I believe it would be possible to retrofit the factor lumber (they are easily found on ebay), but this was a more cost effective option for me.


LMK if you have any questions.

[borderwave2]

Bumping this thread as there is a lot of discussion about lumbar fixes for 2023 cars.

[ASAP]

Thank you... hows it holding up... seems like a good fix... i am down to do this as a last resort.

[borderwave2]

Originally Posted by ASAP

Thank you... hows it holding up... seems like a good fix... i am down to do this as a last resort.

The lumbar is holding up perfectly. I'd say it's pretty much as good as the factory lumbar. For the price I recommend it highly.

[miro9]

Does it affect heated function of a seat at all? Thanks.

[miro9]

Option B:

Adjustable up and down and inflatable.

[RichC]

Originally Posted by miro9

Does it affect heated function of a seat at all? Thanks.

No, the heating elements are just under the leather and on front/top side of the foam. The air bladder is between the back side of the foam and springs.

[RaceleaderQC]

Originally Posted by borderwave2

Hello all, after much frustration I finally have decent lumbar support for the passenger's seat on my car. I highly recommend this mod for anyone with a 2022+ X3.

Here is a list of everything you will need.

Torx Screwdriver (T25-T30), I can't remember for sure.
Plastic Trim removal set from Amazon ($8)
Corbeau lumbar support ($75 shipped)

Instructions:

1. move seat forward and tilt upright for ease access.
2. remove seat back cover
3. insert air bladder with backing plate attached
4. add towels as necessary to provide tension on the springs
5. have your passenger pump up the air bladder find a good height for the lumbar support
6. route hand pump between the passenger's seat and the center console to keep it out of sight
7. enjoy your new and improved passenger's seat.

Hello sir, do you think this corbeau lumbar thing would fit the driver side too? Mine doesn't have lumbar support and it's killing my back.