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52 14 000 Removing and installing left or right front seat (normal/electric)

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NOTE: Removal for defective transmission for longitudinal seat adjustment, refer to 52 14 899 ADDITIONAL WORK (NORMAL/ELECTRIC) WITH DEFECTIVE DRIVE FOR LONGITUDINAL ADJUSTMENT.  Move front seat as far forwards/upwards as possible.
IMPORTANT: Note safety regulations on handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical seatbelt tensioners, refer to appropriate RESTRAINTS article.
Improper handling can lead to triggering of the pyrotechnical seat belt tensioner or side airbag, resulting in injuries.

Switch off ignition.

Unfasten seatbelt screw.

Tightening torque - 31 N.m.

Fig 1: Removing Seatbelt Screw
G03160856Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Pull retainer (1) backwards to unlock and pull inwards to remove. Lift Bowden cable (2) for seatbelt height adjustment forwards to remove.

Fig 2: Removing Bowden Cable For Seatbelt Height Adjustment
G03160857Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
IMPORTANT: Failure to comply with this disassembly sequence causes the web (4) to break, thereby destroying the finisher.

Move front seat into furthest forward position.

  1. Raise centre finisher slightly on detent head.
  2. Unlock and lift out inner clip tabs.
  3. Pull finisher backwards to remove.
    Fig 3: Removing Centre Finisher
    G03160858Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Only US driver's side:

Pull off detent (1) for longitudinal seat adjustment.

Fig 4: Removing Detent For Longitudinal Seat Adjustment
G03160859Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Unfasten screws.

Fig 5: Removing Rear Mounting Screws For Front Seat
G03160860Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Tightening torque, refer to 52 10 1AZ in SEATS - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Move front seat as far back as possible.

  1. (A)  Unlock cover and fold forwards.
  2. (B)  Disconnect connector (1) and remove (2).
Fig 6: Unlocking Cover & Disconnecting Connector
G03160861Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Unfasten screws (1) and lift out front seat.

Fig 7: Removing Front Mounting Screws For Front Seat
G03160864Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
NOTE: If the screws are not accessible, dismantle seat rail finishers inside, refer to 52 17 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING BOTH SEAT RAILS ON LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT (COMFORT) .

Installation: 

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

Tightening Sequence: 

  1. Front Inner
  2. Front Outer
  3. Rear Inner
  4. Rear Outer

Tightening torque, refer to 52 10 1AZ in SEATS - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

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