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52 14 310 Replacing the left/right seat pan (basic/electrical)

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Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Installation note: 

NOTE: For purposes of clarity, the operations are shown with the component removed.

Lift out cover welt (1) from all around seat frame.

Fold seat cover and upholstery towards the top.

Fig 1: Lifting Out Cover Welt
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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 52 10 7AZ .

Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque 52 10 7AZ .

Detach flexmat in area (3).

If necessary, release associated cables and clips.

Fig 2: Identifying Screws And Flexmat Attachment Point
G10063320Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Feed out bearing (1) in direction of arrow.

Installation note: 

Both plastic bearings (1) must be replaced.

Coat transverse pipe (2) in the areas of plastic bearing (1) using sufficient amount of grease.

IMPORTANT: Use only approved greases.
Fig 3: Identifying Plastic Bearings And Transverse Pipe
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Feed out seat pan (1) towards the top.

Fig 4: Removing Seat Pan
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Installation note: 

Remount rubber plugs (1) and felt to new seat pan in the same way as for removed seat pan.

Fig 5: Identifying Rubber Plugs
G10063323Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.