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52 17 030 Removing and installing/renewing backrest frame on left or right front seat (from production date 08/2012 through model year 2015)

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NOTE: This removing/installing/replacing procedure applies to "Comfort" seat version.

Necessary preliminary work: 

Drill out rivets (1) on left and right.

Installation note: 

Completely remove rivet residue.

Unhook seat cover on left and right.

Fig 1: Removing Front Seat Outer Cover Rivets
G09879856Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release all plug connections and cable clips from seat mechanism.

Release screws (1).

Disengage backrest frame with wiring harness.

Installation note: 

Clean thread of nut in event of repeated use.

Apply screw locking.

Tightening torque 52 10 2AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Seat Mechanism Screws
G09879857Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Replacement only