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Removing the Front Seat of the BMW 3 Series

Model: BMW Serie 3 E30 - Years: 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992
Part: Seat

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This guide will show you the steps to remove and replace the front seat of the BMW 3 Series. First, open the front door of your car and slide the seat back; then remove the plastic cover located on the tracks to expose all the mounting screws, as shown in the video.

At this point, unscrew the screws on the track to detach and remove the front seat; using the same procedure, you will also remove the other front seat by following the video tutorial to the end!


Updated on 29 August 2026 by ScegliAuto


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How to Remove the Rear Seat of a Hyundai Tucson?

To remove the rear seat of a Hyundai Tucson, follow these steps. Start by moving the front seats to their most forward position to gain space. Next, locate the release lever on the underside of the rear seat, near the floor. Press this lever down while pulling the seat upwards to unlock it from the anchor pins. Once unlocked, tilt the seat upwards and forwards to remove it from its position. Repeat this process for both sides of the rear seat. Be careful of any electrical cables or components that may be connected to the seat during removal. Once the rear seat is removed, the disassembly is complete.

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