52 10 000 Removing and installing front seat (normal/electric), left or right (Z3 Roadster, M Roadster, Z3 Coupe, M Coupe)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 BMW Z3 and 2001 BMW Z3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Removal in event of faulty gear for longitudinal seat adjustment, refer to 52 10 899 ADDITIONAL WORK (NORMAL/ELECTRIC) IN EVENT OF FAULTY DRIVE FOR LONGITUDINAL ADJUSTMENT (Z3 ROADSTER, M ROADSTER, Z3 COUPE, M COUPE) .

Unfasten seatbelt screw (1).

Installation:

Tightening Torque, refer to 72 11 1AZ 52 10 FRONT SEATS .

Fig 1: Removing Seatbelt Screw

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Withdraw seatbelt strap (1) from seatbelt guide (2).

Fig 2: Removing Seatbelt Strap From Seatbelt Guide

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Release screws (1) at front.

Installation:

Tightening Torque, refer to 52 10 1AZ 52 10 FRONT SEATS .

Fig 3: Releasing Screws At Front

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Move front seat as far back as possible.

Release screws (1) at rear.

Installation:

Tightening Torque, refer to 52 10 1AZ 52 10 FRONT SEATS .

Fig 4: Releasing Screws At Rear

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CAUTION: Disarm seatbelt lock tensioner before removal:

Turn slotted head screw until green mark in sight glass changes to red.

Installation:

Arm seatbelt lock tensioner:

Fig 5: Locating Seatbelt Lock Tensioner

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Turn mark to green.

Seatbelt lock tensioner is not functional when marker is red.

(danger to life).

WARNING: When removing and/or connecting up airbag control unit (passenger side), ensure that terminal "R" is switched off and/or that battery is disconnected.

Disconnect plugs (1 and 2).

Version with seat heating:

Disconnect plugs (3) and (4).

Fig 6: Disconnecting Plugs

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Lift out front seat.

Installation:

Floor carpet must not enter area between seat rails and floor panel beside screw points (grating noises).

Tightening sequence:

Tightening Torque, refer to 52 10 1AZ 52 10 FRONT SEATS .

Front inner, outer; then rear inner, outer.