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How to Remove the Front Seat of the BMW 3 Series

Model: BMW Serie 3 E46 - Years: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Part: Seat

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This guide shows you how to remove and replace the front seat of the BMW 3 Series, following the instructions below. First, open the front door and start unscrewing all the mounting screws found on the front seat tracks by moving the seat forward and backward; now disconnect the electrical connector located underneath, as shown in the video.

At this point, remove the cabin seat, replacing it with a new one if necessary; then reinstall the front seat by applying the reverse procedure of disassembly!


Updated on 26 September 2026 by ScegliAuto


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