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52 14 010 Removing and installing/replacing both seat rails on left or right front seat (normal/electric)

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Necessary preliminary tasks: 

WARNING: Read and comply with safety regulations  for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical belt tensioners, see 72 00... SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR HANDLING COMPONENTS WITH GAS GENERATORS .
Improper handling can lead to triggering of the pyrotechnical seat belt pretensioner or side airbag, resulting in injuries.

Switch off ignition!

Unlock all plug connections and disconnect.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connections
G04742759Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Press catches (1).

Slide adjusting unit (2) for active head restraint adjustment in direction of arrow and remove.

Fig 2: Sliding Adjusting Unit
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Release left and right screws (1).

Tightening torque 52 10 6AZ  , see 52 10 FRONT SEATS .

Remove seat rails (4) with carrier plate (3).

Release fastening elements (2) on left and right.

Remove carrier plate (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Seat Rails, Carrier Plate And Fastening Elements
G04742761Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release screws (1).

Remove holder (2) for lower strap (belt tensioner).

Fig 4: Identifying Holder And Screws
G04742762Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.