Removing and Installing Left or Right Front Seat (Normal / Manual)

52 13 000 Removing And Installing Left Or Right Front Seat (Normal / Manual)







Necessary preliminary work:
- Disconnect battery earth lead
- Remove head restraint
- E90/E91 only from build date 09/08 and F25:
Remove crash active head restraint







IMPORTANT:
- An airbag module and a pyrotechnical seat belt tensioner are installed in the front seat.
- Improper handling can lead to triggering of the pyrotechnical seat belt tensioner or side airbag, resulting in injuries.







Installation note:
- Powerlok screws must be replaced and must not be reused
- Powerlok screws are mechanical screw locks with trilobular threads







Move seat to upper back position.

Release and dispose of screws (1).







Move seat forwards and position flush with seat runners.

Unclip release tab (2) for belt end fitting trim (1) with plastic wedge.







Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 72 11 2AZ.

Remove end fitting (2).

Installation note:
Make sure end fitting (2) is correctly seated on seat mechanism pin.







Release and dispose of screws (1).







Disconnect plug connection (1).

IMPORTANT: Cover door sill with protective covers (risk of damage).

Lift out front seat.







Installation note:
- Carpet must not get between seat rails and floor panel in area of attachment points (squeaking noises)
- Replace microencapsulated screws
- Insert all screws loose to avoid twisting
- Tighten down all screws to specified torque
Tightening torque 52 10 1AZ.







WARNING:
- When carrying out further work on the front seat, it is absolutely imperative to observe the safety regulations on handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical seat belt tensioners
- Improper handling can lead to triggering of the pyrotechnical seat belt tensioner or side airbag, resulting in injuries.