52 17 403 Replacing seat cover for front passenger seat (comfort) (up to 08/09): Notes

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove PASSENGER SEAT 
• Remove BOTH REAR PANELS  on front seat backrest
• Remove INNER COVER  on front seat
• Remove THIGH SUPPORT 
• Remove SWITCH COMBINATION for seat adjustment

When replacing seat cover: 

• If seat cover is defective, seat cover and padding with OC3 mat must be replaced together.
• New seat cover is supplied with upholstery, OC3 mat and if necessary seat heating.

When replacing padding with OC3 mat: 

• If OC3 mat or upholstery is defective, both parts may only be replaced together.
• These must be fitted with the seat cover from the car.

Enabling seat occupancy detection (OC3 mat): 

• Connect BMW diagnosis system
• Release seat occupancy detection
• Delete fault memory if necessary

Cut open cable strap (1).

Installation note: 

Replace defective cable strap.

Raise tab and pull connector from connector housing.

Fig 1: Pulling Connector From Connector Housing

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Unclip cover (1) on front seat.

Fig 2: Identifying Front Seat Cover

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Unclip trim (1) for thigh support carrier with special tool 00 9 317 .

Fig 3: Removing Trim For Thigh Support Carrier With Special Tool

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Release clamps in area (1).

Detach seat cover in area (2) on left and right.

Remove cable (3).

Fig 4: Identifying Seat Cover, Clamp And Cable

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Unhook seat cover in marked area (1).

With seat heating only as optional equipment: 

Disconnect plug connection (2).

Remove seat cover complete with upholstery.

Fig 5: Disconnecting Seat Cover Marked Area

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With air conditioning only as optional equipment: 

Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.

Fig 6: Identifying Plug Connections

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Detach all clamps in side area from longitudinal wires (1).

Pull trim wires (1) forward out of seat cover.

Carefully fold back seat cover and release clamps from cross-wires (2).

Remove seat cover from upholstery.

Fig 7: Identifying Trim Wires And Cross-Wires

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Installation: 

Bend new clamps closed with pliers 52 0 050 .

1. Upholstery
2. Clamp
3. Trim wire in upholstery
4. Trim wire in cover
5. Seat cover
   Fig 8: Bending Retainers Using Special Tool (52 0 050)

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