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The seats of the BMW Series 1, how do you remove them?

Model: BMW Serie 1 E81, E82, MK 1, E87 - Years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Part: Seat

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Do you need more cargo space in your BMW 1 Series, or do you want to clean them or repair a damage to the upholstery? Whatever the reason, here’s a short but comprehensive video guide that practically shows you how to remove them: at the front, under the seat, there is a lever to pull, and by doing so, we will release the lock, freeing the entire seat.

We do the same for the backrests; here too we find a release lever, we pull it, and that's it. The entire seat is free and ready to be pulled out of the cabin.


Posted on 25 December 2025 by ScegliAuto


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