52 14 025 Removing And Installing/Replacing Seat Mechanism On Left Or Right Front Seat (Normal/Electric)

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Special tools required:

61 2 071
61 2 074

For information on special tools, refer to SEATS - SPECIAL TOOLS - 3-SERIES (M54/E46) .

Carry out following tasks beforehand:

Remove seat pan and flexmat on front seat.
Remove backrest frame on front seat.
Remove seat belt tensioner.

Release screw (1) and cable holder (3).

Fig 1: Releasing Screw And Cable Holder

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Remove retaining bracket (2) with seat wiring harness from seat mechanism (4).

Attach cable 61 2 074 to cable 61 2 071 and connect plug connection (1) to front seat.

Fig 2: Connecting Plug Connection To Front Seat

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Connect cable 61 2 071 to battery. Check function.