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How to Remove the Driver's Seat in a BMW 5 Series?

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

In this tutorial, you will see how to remove the driver's seat in a BMW 5 Series, a very simple task. First, raise the seat completely using the appropriate control. Then, locate the two indicated screws and remove them with a T30 Torx wrench. Next, move the seat back, remove the two front bolts from the brackets with a T50 Torx wrench, and repeat the process on the rear side. At this point, simply release the two indicated clips, disconnect the large yellow connector, and pull the seat out of the cabin. To install the replacement, just follow the reverse procedure.

Updated on 5 September 2026 by ScegliAuto

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