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52 13 403 Replacing seat cover for front passenger seat (normal/manual)

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Special tools required: 

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

WARNING: US and Canadian version of the front passenger seat (with CIS mat):
The CIS mat is bonded to the entire surface of the facing and can only be removed in conjunction with the padding from the seat cover.
If CIS mat or padding is defective, both parts may only be replaced together.
Full functional capability can only be guaranteed with original BMW spare parts.
After installation, the CIS mat must be enabled with the BMW PROGRAMMING SYSTEM .

Cut open cable strap (1).

Lift locking tab and pull the connector out of the side of the connector housing.

Installation note: 

Replace cable tie (1).

Connector is encoded against incorrect assembly.

Fig 1: Pulling Connector From Connector Housing
G06895161Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage on sharp-edged seat mechanism.
Guide all cables carefully through seat and backrest mechanism.
Make sure cable is routed without kinks and tension.
Make sure plug connections are correctly locked.
Make sure connectors are correctly seated in latch mechanisms.

Version with seat heating only: 

Unlock plug connection (1) for seat heating and disconnect.

Detach cable strap.

Detach seat heater cable (2) from cable clips on seat mechanism.

Installation note: 

Plug connections are coded against incorrect assembly.

Replace cable strap.

Fig 2: Plug Connection For Seat Heating And Wiring Harness On Cable Holder
G09851316Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Fully lift welt of seat cover out of seat frame.

Disengage seat cover at rear.

Fig 3: Lifting Welt Of Seat Cover Out Of Seat Frame
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Carefully slide bracing cloth (1) with foam through backrest gap and seat structure.

If applicable, route cable carefully through seat and backrest mechanics as the edges of the frame may be sharp.

Installation note: 

Slide foam completely through backrest gap and seat structure.

Fig 4: Removing Seat Cover From Seat Frame
G09851318Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Make sure foam and bracing cloth are correctly fitted.

Remove seat cover (1) with padding towards front/top.

Fig 5: Removing Seat Cover
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Release all clamps (1) from seat cover (2).

Fig 6: Clamps And Seat Cover
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Release all clamps in marked area of trim wires.

Remove seat cover from upholstery.

IMPORTANT: Remove all remnants of clamps from seat cover and upholstery.
Fig 7: Marks On Seat Cover
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Replacement only: 

If applicable, pull trim wires out of seat cover.

Cut new seat cover to size and insert trim wires.

Fig 8: Pulling Trim Wires Out Of Seat Cover
G10047176Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation note: 

Bend new clamps (2) with special tool 52 0 050.

  1. Upholstery
  2. Clamp
  3. Trim wire in upholstery
  4. Trim wire in cover
  5. Seat cover
    Fig 9: Bending Retainers Using Special Tool (52 0 050)
    G09851324Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation note: 

Enabling seat occupancy detector (CIS mat): 

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