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52 13 020 Removing and installing/replacing seat frame on left or right front seat

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WARNING: Danger of injury!
The seat frame has very sharp edges that can cause injuries from cuts.
Exercise extreme caution and wear protective gloves as required when carrying out any repair work in the area of the seat frame.

Attention  !

Risk of damage on sharp-edged seat mechanism.

Guide all cables carefully through seat and backrest mechanism.

Make sure cable is routed without kinks and tension.

Make sure plug connections are correctly locked.

Make sure connectors are correctly seated in latch mechanisms.

Attention  !

Necessary preliminary work: 

Removal: 

Use of a universal seat mount is recommended for carrying out professional repairs.

Fig 1: Universal Seat Mount
G11649527Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Equipment specification with Isofix: 

Drill out rivet (1).

Take off holder (2).

Remove remnants of rivets.

Fig 2: Rivets And Holder
G11649528Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Completely remove the backrest (5) to the top.

If necessary, feed out cable and set aside rear seat backrest.

Replacement: 

Drill out rivet (1) and remount holder (2).

Remount connector housing (3).

Part:  Replace rivet (1).

Fig 3: Backrest, Rivet, Holder And Connector Housing
G11649530Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation: 

Install rear seat backrest (5).

If necessary, feed in cable.

Tighten screws (4) on left and right.

Tightening torque 52 10 2AZ .

Equipment specification with Isofix: 

Attach holder (2) using the rivets (1).

Fig 4: Rivets And Holder
G11649528Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.