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52 13 040 Removing and installing/replacing outer cover on left or right front seat (normal/semi-electric)

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Pull lever forward to remove:

Release screw (2).

If necessary, move seat fully forwards and upwards.

Fig 1: Releasing Screw
G04742722Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Remove trim:

  1. Unclip at top edge
  2. Unclip at rear towards top side
  3. Pull on belt opening
  4. Unlock lugs
  5. Carefully remove trim towards front

Unfasten plug connection.

Fig 2: Removing Trim
G04742723Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Replacement only: 

Remove switch  , see 61 31 203 REPLACING SWITCH COMBINATION FOR SEAT ADJUSTMENT .

Installation: 

Retaining clips and tabs must not be damaged.

Fig 3: Identifying Clips And Tabs
G04742724Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.