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Replacing seat cover for passenger front seat (sport) (Convertible)

Special tools required: 

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

WARNING: The SBR floor mat is bonded to the entire surface of the upholstery and can only be separated in conjunction with the facing from the seat cover.
If SBR floor mat or upholstery is faulty, both parts may only be replaced together.
Full functional capability can only be guaranteed with original BMW spare parts.
WARNING: Only US and Canadian version of 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 .
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.
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Unclip soft-top bow (1) on left and right and detach from backrest frame.

Move soft-top bow with backrest cover upwards.

Unclip cover in direction of arrow.

Installation note: 

Remove metal clamps (1) left and right on the cover.

Bend up metal clamps and insert back into the cover.

Clip metal clamps (1) with cover into the slot on the seat mechanism.

Guide lug must not be broken.

Replace faulty cover if necessary.

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Disengage seat cover welt from seat frame.

Disengage seat cover from metal hooks.

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Lift seat cover welt from seat frame all the way around.

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Version with seat heating: 

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

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Version with seat heating and/or seat occupancy detection: 

Pull seat cover (1) with padding forward a little and feed cable (2) out.

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

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Release all clamps in marked area from padding and release seat cover.

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

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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
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