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2023 BMW 230i
Seats -- Repair (G42)
2023 BMW 230iSECTION Seats -- Repair (G42)
- 52 13 Front Head Restraint, Backrest Lever
- 52 13 031 Removing and attaching/replacing lever for backrest adjustment on front seat, left or right
- 52 13 083 Removing and installing/replacing left or right cover for backrest release
- 52 13 390 Removing and installing or replacing front left or right head restraint
- 52 13 396 Removing and installing/replacing front left or right head restraint guide
- 52 14 Front Seat Assembly
- 52 15 Front Seat Trim And Upholstery (Standard Seat)
- 52 15 026 Removing and installing/replacing seat and backrest frame for driver's seat
- 52 15 034 Removing and installing/replacing release mechanism on left or right front seat
- 52 15 040 Removing and installing/replacing outer cover on left or right front seat
- 52 15 050 Dismantling and mounting thigh support to front seat, left or right
- 52 15 402 Replacing seat cover for driver's seat
- 52 15 404 Replacing seat cover for front passenger seat
- 52 15 407 Replacing backrest covering for the driver's seat
- 52 15 412 Replacing the seat and backrest covering for the driver's seat
- 52 15 417 Replacing the facing for the thigh support on the left or right front seat
- 52 15 422 Replacing the cushion of the driver's seat backrest
- 52 15 425 Replacing upholstery for driver's seat
- 52 15 426 Replacing upholstery for front passenger seat
- 52 15 427 Replacing the cushion for the driver's seat and driver's seat backrest
- 52 16 Front Seat Trim And Upholstery (Sport Seat)
- 52 16 026 Removing and installing/replacing seat and backrest frame for driver's seat
- 52 16 034 Removing and installing/replacing release mechanism on left or right front seat
- 52 16 040 Removing and installing/replacing outer cover on left or right front seat
- 52 16 048 Dismantling and mounting thigh support to front seat, left or right
- 52 16 198 Removing and installing or replacing rear panel on left or right front seat backrest
- 52 16 402 Replacing seat cover for driver's seat
- 52 16 407 Replacing backrest covering for the driver's seat
- 52 16 412 Replacing the seat and backrest covering for the driver's seat
- 52 16 417 Replacing the facing for the thigh support on the left or right front seat
- 52 16 422 Replacing the cushion for the driver's seat backrest
- 52 16 425 Replacing upholstery for driver's seat
- 52 16 426 Replacing upholstery for front passenger seat
- 52 19 Front Seat Trim And Upholstery (M Sport Seat)
- 52 19 017 Removing and installing/replacing seat frame on driver's seat (M sport seat)
- 52 19 026 Removing and installing/replacing seat and backrest frame for driver's seat
- 52 19 031 Removing and installing/replacing backrest frame for driver's seat (M sport seat)
- 52 19 048 Dismantling and mounting thigh support to front seat, left or right (M sport seat)
- 52 19 049 Replacing thigh support at front seat, left or right (M sport seat)
- 52 19 065 Removing and installing/replacing lumbar support on front seat (M sport seat)
- 52 19 198 Removing and installing or replacing rear panel on left or right front seat backrest (M sport seat)
- 52 19 381 Removing and installing/replacing emblem in head restraint on the left or right (M sport seat)
- 52 19 390 Removing and installing or replacing front left or right head restraint (M sport seat)
- 52 19 396 Removing/installing/replacing rear left or right headrest guide (M sport seat)
- 52 19 402 Replacing seat cover for driver's seat (M sport seat)
- 52 19 403 Removing and installing/replacing the thigh support cover on the front seat, left or right (M sport seat)
- 52 19 407 Replacing backrest cover for driver's seat (M sport seat)
- 52 19 422 Replacing upholstery for driver's seat backrest (M sport seat)
- 52 19 425 Replacing upholstery for driver's seat (M sport seat)
- 52 26 Rear Seat
- 52 26 005 Removing and installing/replacing rear seat
- 52 26 008 Removing and installing/replacing backrest side section on left or right rear seat backrest
- 52 26 011 Removing and installing/replacing left rear seat backrest
- 52 26 012 Removing and installing/replacing the right rear seat backrest
- 52 26 013 Remove and install the center rear seat backrest
- 52 26 020 Removing and installing/replacing both backrests
- 52 26 030 Removing and installing/replacing center armrest
- 52 26 080 Removing and installing/replacing the backrest frame for the left rear seat
- 52 26 081 Removing and installing/replacing the backrest frame for the rear seat, center
- 52 26 085 Removing and installing/replacing the backrest frame for the right rear seat
- 52 26 149 Removing/installing/replacing facing for left rear seat backrest
- 52 26 151 Removing/installing/replacing the cushion for the rear seat backrest, right
- 52 26 199 Removing and installing/replacing rear panel on left rear seat backrest
- 52 26 200 Removing and installing/replacing rear panel on right rear seat backrest
- 52 26 202 Removing and installing/replacing rear panel on rear seat backrest, center
- 52 26 210 Removing and installing or replacing left or right head restraint for rear seat
- 52 26 292 Removing/installing/replacing Isofix trim panel
- 52 26 293 Removing and installing/replacing all Isofix trim panels
- 52 26 297 Removing and installing/replacing the trim for center rear seat backrest actuation
- 52 26 303 Removing and installing/replacing actuator for left or right rear seat backrest
- 52 26 311 Removing and installing/replacing lock for left or right rear seat backrest
- 52 26 395 Removing/installing/replacing both rear head restraint guides, left or right
- 52 26 400 Replacing seat cover for rear seat
- 52 26 411 Replacing the backrest covering for the left rear seat
- 52 26 412 Replacing the backrest covering for the right rear seat
- 52 26 414 Replacing backrest covering for center rear seat
- 52 26 450 Replacing rear seat cushion
- 52 26 495 Removing and installing/replacing rear seat storage tray
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.