52 26 005 Removing and installing/replacing rear seat

Unclip rear seat on left and right towards top.

Installation note:

Feed seat belt buckles (1) into recesses in rear seat.

Fig 1: Lifting Rear Seat

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F30 only:

Release screw (1) from seat belt end fitting (2), center.

Tightening torque 72 11 22AZ .

Feed out the end fitting from the rear seat.

Lift out rear seat.

Installation note:

End fitting is coded against incorrect assembly.

Fig 2: Identifying Seat Belt End Fitting Screw

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F35 only:

Unlock the belt lock (1).

Feed the rear center lower strap and belt lock out of the rear seat.

Lift out rear seat.

Fig 3: Locating Seat Belt Lock

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