52 13 000 Removing and installing left or right front seat (normal / manual)

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove head restraint  
• E90/E91 only from build date 09/08: 

Remove crash-active headrest 

Installation: 

• Powerlok screws must be replaced and must not  be reused
• Powerlok screws are mechanical screw locks with trilobular threads

Move seat to upper back position.

Release and dispose of screws (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Seat Screws

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Move seat forwards and position flush with seat runners.

Unclip release tab (2) for belt anchor fitting trim (1) with plastic wedge.

Fig 2: Unclipping Release Tab For Belt Anchor Fitting Trim With Plastic Wedge

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Release screw (1).

Tightening torque: 72 11 2AZ  , see 72 11 SEAT BELTS .

Remove anchor fitting (2).

Installation: 

Make sure anchor fitting (2) is correctly seated on seat mechanism pin.

Fig 3: Identifying Anchor Fitting Screw

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Release and dispose of screws (1).

Fig 4: Identifying Seat Screws

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Lift out front seat.

Fig 5: Identifying Plug Connection

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Installation: 

• Carpet must not get between seat rails and floor pan in area of fastening points (grating noises)
• Replace microencapsulated screws
• Insert all screws loose to avoid twisting
• Tighten down all screws to specified torque

Tightening torque: 52 10 1AZ  , see 52 10 FRONT SEATS .