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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,
Improper handling can lead to triggering of the pyrotechnical seat belt tensioner or side airbag, resulting in injuries.
Switch off ignition.

Unfasten seatbelt screw.

Fig 1: Unfastening Seatbelt Screw
G03154097Courtesy 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 (3) to remove.

Fig 2: Pulling Retainer Backwards
G03154098Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
IMPORTANT: Failure to comply with this disassembly sequence causes the web (4) to break, thereby destroying the finisher.
Fig 3: Lifting Bowden Cable (2) Forwards (3) To Remove
G03154099Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Move front seat into furthest forward position.

  1. Raise center finisher slightly on detent head,
  2. Unlock and lift out inner clip tabs,
  3. Pull finisher backwards to remove.

Only US driver's side:

Pull off detent (1) for longitudinal seat adjustment.

Fig 4: Pulling Off Detent For Longitudinal Seat Adjustment
G03154100Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Unfasten screws.

Tightening torque, refer to SEATS - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 540i

Move front seat as far back as possible.

Fig 5: Identifying Seat Track Bolts
G03154101Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  1. Unlock cover and fold forwards.
  2. Disconnect connector (1) and remove (2).
    Fig 6: Unlock Cover, Folding Forward And Disconnect Connector
    G03154102Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Up to 1996 model:

Unfasten screw.

Tightening torque, refer to SEATS - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 540i .

Unclip inner finisher (1) and pull forwards (2) to remove.

Fig 7: Unclipping Inner Finisher And Pull Forwards
G03154103Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Up to 1996 model:

Unfasten screws and lift out front seat.

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) 
Fig 8: Unfastening Screws And Lifting Out Front Seat (1 Of 2)
G03154104Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

As of model year 1996:

Unfasten screws (1) and lift out front seat.

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) 
Fig 9: Unfastening Screws And Lift Out Front Seat (2 Of 2)
G03154105Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation 

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

Tightening sequence: 

Tightening torque, refer to SEATS - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 540i .

Front inner, outer then rear inner, outer.

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