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How to Remove the Rear Seats on a BMW 5 Series

Model: BMW Serie 5 E39 - Years: 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
Part: Seat

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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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On the Mercedes B-Class, the boot may become stuck, possibly due to a problem with the control button or the lock actuator. In this case, perform the emergency opening by following the simple procedure shown in this tutorial. First, unlock the locks with the remote control, then open the rear doors and, by operating the indicated lever, lower the backrest of the seat. Next, go inside the boot, locate the indicated gap, and manually unlock the lock using a small screwdriver.

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