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How to Remove the Rear Seat of a BMW X3

Model: BMW X3 MK 1, E83 - Years 2003-2010
Part: Seat

Let’s see how to remove the rear seat of a BMW X3. Remove the seat bottom (lift the seat with both hands) until it completely detaches from the floor of the vehicle. After removing the seatbacks: remove the metal brackets at both ends of the seatback (use a socket wrench), and use plastic trim tools to help with the removal of the seatbacks. Detach one part of the seat from the car's body (perform the same operation on the other half of the seatback). Install the new rear seats by reversing the steps.

Updated on 14 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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