52 14 403 Replacing seat cover for front passenger seat (normal, electrical)

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Special tools required:

52 0 050

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove INNER COVER on front seat
Remove SUPPORT FOR OUTER COVER
Remove REAR PANEL on 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 Plug Connection

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Lever out left and right clips (1).

Fig 2: Identifying 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: Identifying Left/Right Rivets

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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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Release clamps in marked area.

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

Feed seat cover out of upholstery (1).

Fig 6: Identifying Seat Cover Out Of 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 7: Identifying Seat Cover In Marked Area Of Trim Wires

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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 8: Inserting Clamp With Special Tool (52 0 050)
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Enabling seat occupancy detector (CIS mat):

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