52 25 038 Removing And Installing/Replacing Seat Frame On Left Or Right Rear Seat

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 BMW Alpina and 2007 BMW Alpina. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Special tools required:

52 0 050

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove rear seat. See 52 25 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT REAR SEAT .

Release screws (1).

Release retainers in area (2).

Installation:

Bend new retainers closed with pliers 52 0 050 .

Remove cover (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Retainers Screw Area

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Remove drive (1) and valve block (2).

Release screws (3) and remove backrest.

Installation:

Tightening torque. See SEATS - TIGHTENING TORQUES - ALPINA .

Fig 2: Identifying Drive And Valve Block

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NOTE: The new seat frame part contains all the drives.