BMW 1999-2005 M3 Service Manual page 913

Seats
3 of 4
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Remove plastic caps over front seat
mounting nuts, then remove mounting
nuts (arrows).
- Disconnect negative (-) cable from
battery.
CAUTION!
Prior to disconnecting the battery,
read the battery disconnection
cautions given at the front of this
manual on page viii.
Tilt seat back to access electrical
harness connectors. Slide lock to
release and disconnect. Cut or untwist
wire ties as necessary.
Remove seat from car. The
-
headrests may be removed to
provide additional clearance.
Note:
Use a blanket to protect door sill from
scuffing by seat rail during seat
removal.
- Installation is reverse of removal.
Use wire ties or equivalent means
to keep seat harness wiring from
fraying.
Tightening torque
Front seat to floor
Seat belt end to
seat
45 Nm (33 ft-lb)
48 Nm (35 ft-lb)
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