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How to Remove the Front Seat of the BMW 5 Series

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

In this video tutorial, you will see step-by-step instructions on how to remove and replace the front seat of the BMW 5 Series. First, open the driver's side front door and start unscrewing all the mounting screws found on the seat tracks, moving the seat forward and backward to access all the screws. Then, disconnect the various wiring located underneath, removing the seat from the cabin as shown in the video. At this point, install the front seat again by applying the reverse procedure of disassembly!

Updated on 5 September 2026 by ScegliAuto

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