52 16 404 Replacing seat cover for front passenger seat (newer version)

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Special tools required:

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove INNER COVER on front seat.
Remove SUPPORT FOR OUTER COVER .
Remove REAR PANEL from front seat backrest.

WARNING: Only US and Canadian version of front passenger seat (with CIS mat):
The CIS mat 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 fitting the seat cover, the CIS mat must be enabled with the BMW PROGRAMMING SYSTEM .

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Feed wiring harness out of seat mechanism.

Fig 1: Identifying Seat Mechanism Plug Connection

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Lever out left and right clips (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Seat Mechanism Clips

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Drill out rivet heads (1) left and right.

Detach seat cover tab from seat frame.

Installation note:

Completely remove rivet residue.

Fig 3: Detaching Seat Cover Tab From Seat Frame

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Detach welt (1) from seat mechanism.

Fig 4: Detaching Welt From Seat Mechanism

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Detach welt (1) from seat mechanism.

Fig 5: Detaching Welt From Seat Mechanism

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Raise retaining lug in succession from A to D, pulling the thigh support (1) forward at the same time.

Fig 6: Pulling Thigh Support

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Installation note:

Insert support for thigh support in correct position in the guide and lock.

Fig 7: Inserting Thigh Support In Guide

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Detach welt (1) from metal tabs.

Fig 8: Detaching Welt From Metal Tabs

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Detach welt from support for thigh support.

Fig 9: Detaching Welt From Thigh Support

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Release clamps in marked area.

IMPORTANT: Remove all remnants of clamps from seat cover and upholstery.

Feed seat cover out of upholstery (1).

Fig 10: Identifying Upholstery

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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 11: Identifying Seat Cover And Upholstery Clamps

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Installation note:

Bend new clamp (2) 52 0 050 closed with pliers.

Upholstery
Clamps
Welt in seat cover
Trim wire in upholstery
Seat cover

Fig 12: Bending Seat Cover Clamp Using Pliers
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Enabling seat occupancy detector (CIS mat):

Connect BMW PROGRAMMING SYSTEM
Encode airbag control unit
Delete fault memory if necessary