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52 14 020 Removing and installing/replacing seat frame on left or right front seat (from production date 07/2012 through model year 2015)

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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
G09879921Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release all plug connections and cable clips from the seat frame.

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 Frame Screws
G09879922Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Replacement only