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

Necessary preliminary work 

• Disconnect BATTERY EARTH LEAD
• Remove HEAD RESTRAINT 
• E90/E91 only from build date 09/08 and F25: 

  Remove CRASH-ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINT 

Installation note: 

• 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 Front Seat Screws

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Move seat forwards and position flush with seat runners.

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

Fig 2: Releasing Tab For Belt End Fitting Trim Using Plastic Wedge

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Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 72 11 2AZ .

Remove end fitting (2).

Installation note: 

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

Fig 3: Identifying End Fitting On Seat Mechanism Pin And Screw

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Release and dispose of screws (1).

Fig 4: Identifying Rear Seat Screws

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Lift out front seat.

Fig 5: Identifying Plug Connection

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Installation note: 

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

  Tightening torque 52 10 1AZ .