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How to Remove the Rear Seats on a BMW 5 Series

Model: BMW Serie 5 E39 - Years 1995-2003
Part: Seat

Let's see how to remove the rear seats mounted on a BMW 5 Series: Remove the metal guides located at both ends of the backrest (mounted on the car's body), using plastic levers and a removal tool. Disconnect one part of the seat from the car's body (perform the same operation on the other half of the backrest). After removing the seat backs: Remove the seat cushion (lift the seat by hand) until it is completely detached from the body. Install the new rear seats by reversing the steps.

Updated on 10 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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