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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2008M5 (E60) V10-5.0L (S85)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMESEATSSERVICE AND REPAIROVERHAULREAR SEAT, THROUGH-LOADINGREMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SEAT FRAME
2008 BMW M5 (E60) V10-5.0L (S85)
Removing and Installing/Replacing Seat Frame
2008 BMW M5 (E60) V10-5.0L (S85)SECTION Removing and Installing/Replacing Seat Frame
52 24 037 - Removing and installing/replacing seat frame
Special tools required:
- 00 9 317 00 9 317 Trim Panel Wedge
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove rear seat Rear Seat - Normal
Removing seat frame:
- Feed cover welt (1) all round with special tool 00 9 317 00 9 317 Trim Panel Wedge out of retaining lugs (partly marked through recesses)
- Detach cover lugs in areas (2) from locking pins
- Carefully pull cover back to top side and pull Velcro-type fastener off frame
- Remove seat frame
Installation:
- Align and press on Velcro-type fastener
- Lay cable in opening of padding and through bore in frame
- Feed welt back in with special tool 00 9 317 00 9 317 Trim Panel Wedge
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.