Removing and Installing Front Seat (Normal/Manual)

Removing And Installing Left Or Right Front Seat (Normal/Manual)

Adjust front seat as far forward and upward 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.








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







Important:
Failure to comply with this disassembly sequence causes the web (4) to break, thus destroying the finisher.

Adjust front seat to maximum forward position.
1. Raise finisher slightly on detent head.
2. Unfasten and raise inner clip lugs.
3. Pull finisher backwards to remove.







Disconnect connector (1) and remove (2).







Unfasten screws.
Move front seat as far back as possible.

Installation:
Replace screws (microencapsulation) or install old screws with Loctite 270 (Sourcing Reference: BMW Parts Service).

Up to 1995 model:
Unclip front finisher and pull forwards to remove.







Unfasten screws and lift out front seat.

Installation:
Replace screws (microencapsulation) or install old screws with Loctite 270 (Sourcing Reference: BMW Parts Service).

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

Installation sequence:
- Rear seat rails flush on underside
- Lift front seat into vehicle
- Unlock longitudinal adjustment on lever (seat rails clip in at back)
- Install screws loosely in back
- Slide front seat completely back (can also be set at an angle)
- Align front seat
- Install front screws loosely

Tightening sequence:

- Tighten down front inside and outside screws
- Adjust front seat to front detent setting
- Tighten down inner and outer screws at back