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

Model: BMW Serie 3 F30, F31 - Years 2012-2019
Part: Rear bench seat

In this tutorial, you will see how to remove the rear seats in a BMW 3 Series, a very simple and quick operation. First, open both rear doors, then remove the side covers, lower the seatbacks, and unbolt the fastening bolts using a T50 Torx wrench. Next, pull the seatbacks out of the cabin, grab the seat cushion, and detach it from the base. At this point, just unbolt the seatbelt fastening bolts, position the replacements, and follow the exact reverse procedure to reassemble everything.

Updated on 8 September 2026 by ScegliAuto

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To bleed the clutch on a Renault Clio, open the bonnet to access the components located in the engine bay: here, you will need to undo the screws that secure the battery in its housing, the intake manifold, and the coolant reservoir. This will allow you to locate the pipe through which the brake fluid flows: by inserting the other end of the pipe into a container, you can press the clutch pedal to expel all the fluid until it fills the container.

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