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How to Remove the Front Seats in a BMW 3 Series?

Model: BMW Serie 3 E36 - Years 1990-2001
Part: Seat

In this tutorial, see how to remove the front seats in a BMW 3 Series, a very simple and quick operation. Before proceeding, disconnect the negative terminal of the battery to avoid accidental airbag deployment. Start by opening the door on the side you will be working on, then move the seat backward, locate the front mounting nuts, and remove them with a socket wrench. Next, move the seat forward, remove the rear nuts, and pull the seat out of the cabin. To install the replacement, simply follow the reverse procedure.

Updated on 19 August 2026 by ScegliAuto

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