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52 13 070 Removing and installing/replacing seat angle adjuster (normal/manual) on left or right front seat

Special tools required: 

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

WARNING: Torsion bar spring (1) is subject to tension. Risk of injury.

Lever torsion bar spring (1) with special tool 51 2 100 in direction of arrow from seat angle adjuster.

Feed torsion bar spring (1) out of seat mechanism.

Installation: 

Make sure plastic protector is correctly positioned on contact surface between torsion bar spring and seat mechanism (grating noises).

Fig 1: Removing Torsion Bar Spring Out Of Seat Mechanism
G03124805Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release screws (1).

Installation: 

Replace Taptite screws (1).

Tightening torque. Refer to SEATS - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 3-SERIES .

Release screw (2).

Tightening torque. Refer to SEATS - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 3-SERIES .

Remove seat angle adjuster (3).

Installation: 

Slide left and right O-rings onto shaft. Make sure O-rings are correctly located between seat angle adjuster and seat pan.

Fig 2: Removing Seat Angle Adjuster
G03124806Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.