2006 MINI Cooper 2002-05 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Seats - Repair Instructions - Cooper (1.6L) R50/W10

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FRONT SEATS 52 10 ... BACKREST ADJUSTMENT NOT FUNCTIONING Backrest Adjustment Fault Backrest adjustment, driver seat or front passenger seat, not functioning. The backrest adjusting lever is blocked.

Cause It is possible that one of the Easy Entry segments is not fully engaged.

Remedy Further action and, Invoicing information 

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Refer to PuMA measure no.  4432187.

FRONT BACKREST 52 10 ... BACKREST ADJUSTMENT NOT FUNCTIONING Operation is identical to 52 10 ... BACKREST ADJUSTMENT NOT FUNCTIONING.

FRONT SEAT, NORMAL, MANUAL 52 13 ... REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING GUIDE FOR LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT HEAD RESTRAINT Necessary Preliminary Tasks: 

Remove backrest lock. Refer to 52 13 405 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING HEAD RESTRAINT PANEL ON DRIVER'S AND FRONT PASSENGER SEATS (MANUAL / ELECTRIC SEAT ADJUSTMENT).

Press in retaining tabs (retaining lugs) and remove guide.

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Fig. 1: Locating Detent Lugs On Guide Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. 52 13 ... REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING GUIDE FOR FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT HEAD RESTRAINT (TU) Press backrest cover (1) and padding next to guide (2) downwards to expose detent lugs. IMPORTANT: Do not damage backrest cover.

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Fig. 2: View of Guide In Head Restraint Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. Unlock detent lugs and lift out guide.

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Fig. 3: Identifying Detent Lugs On Guide Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. 52 13 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING DRIVER'S OR FRONT PASSENGER SEAT (NORMAL / MANUAL) WARNING: Observe safety regulations for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical seat belt tensioners. Refer to AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS for model year 2002, or AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS for model year 2003, or AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS for model year 2004-05. Incorrect handling may trigger off pyrotechnical belt tensioners or the side airbag, which may result in injury. Necessary Preliminary Tasks:  

Switch off ignition. Disconnect battery. Refer to 12 00 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY .

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Tilt front seat and slide forward as far as it will go. Release and DISPOSE OF screws (1) at back end. Tightening torque, refer to 52 13 1AZ in SEATS - TIGHTENING TORQUES - COOPER (1.6L) R50/W10 . Slide front seat back as far as it will go.

Fig. 4: Locating Screws At Back End Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. Release and DISPOSE OF screws (1) at front end. Tightening torque, refer to 52 13 1AZ in SEATS - TIGHTENING TORQUES - COOPER (1.6L) R50/W10 . Unlock and disconnect plug connections under front seat. IMPORTANT: Cover entrance for protection purposes (risk of damage). Lift out front seat. Installation: Microsoft Tuesday, February 16, 2010 12:16:33 PM

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Carpet must not get between seat rails and floor pan near screw-fastening points (grating noises).

Fig. 5: Identifying Screws At Front End Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. 52 13 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT (TU) WARNING: Observe safety regulations for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical seat belt tensioners. Refer to AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS for model year 2002, or AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS for model year 2003, or AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS for model year 2004-05. Incorrect handling may trigger off pyrotechnical belt tensioners or the side airbag, which may result in injury. Necessary Preliminary Tasks: 

Switch off ignition.

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Disconnect battery. Refer to 12 00 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY . Follow instructions for disconnecting and connecting battery. Refer to 12 00 ... INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY .

Slide front seat as far forward as possible. Release and dispose of screws (1). Installation: Replace screws. Tightening torque, refer to 52 13 1AZ in SEATS - TIGHTENING TORQUES - COOPER (1.6L) R50/W10 .

Fig. 6: Locating Screws At Back End Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. Microsoft Tuesday, February 16, 2010 12:16:33 PM

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Slide front seat as far back as possible. Release and dispose of screws (1). Tightening torque, refer to 52 13 1AZ in SEATS - TIGHTENING TORQUES - COOPER (1.6L) R50/W10 . Carefully tip front seat towards rear. Unlock and disconnect plug connections under front seat. IMPORTANT: Cover entrance for protection purposes (risk of damage). Seat frame has very sharp edges. Danger of injury! Lift out front seat. Installation: Carpet must not get between seat rails and floor pan in area of screw fastening points (grating noises).

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Fig. 7: Identifying Screws At Front End Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. 52 13 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SEAT FRAME ON LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT (TU) NOTE:

This operation is described in section on: 

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Removing backrest frame. Refer to 52 13 030 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING BACKREST FRAME ON DRIVER'S AND FRONT PASSENGER SEATS (MANUAL / ELECTRIC). Removing seat fabric. Refer to 52 13 400 REPLACING SEAT COVER FOR LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT (TU). Removing release mechanism.

52 13 030 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING BACKREST FRAME ON DRIVER'S AND FRONT PASSENGER SEATS (MANUAL / ELECTRIC) Microsoft Tuesday, February 16, 2010 12:16:33 PM

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Necessary Preliminary Tasks: 

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Remove seat airbag. Refer to SIDE AIR BAG MODULES for model year 2002, or SIDE AIR BAG MODULES for model year 2003, or SIDE AIR BAG MODULES for model year 2004-05. Remove inner trim of seat cushion. Refer to 52 13 041 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING INNER PANEL ON DRIVER'S AND FRONT PASSENGER SEATS (MANUAL / ELECTRIC). Remove outer trim of seat cushion. Refer to 52 13 043 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING OUTER PANEL ON DRIVER'S AND FRONT PASSENGER SEATS (MANUAL / ELECTRIC). Remove head restraint.

If necessary, detach adjusting wheel for lumbar support (1) in direction shown. Release lower fixture (2) of backrest panel. Release side fixture (3) of backrest panel. Release upper fixture (4) of backrest panel. Disconnect Bowden cable (5) for easy entry in direction shown from seat mechanism.

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Fig. 8: Identifying Fixtures Of Backrest Panel Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. Disconnect seat heating element in backrest. Detach lower edge of backrest panel from frame. Remove cover and padding from head restraint guides. Remove backrest panel (1). Installation: Pay attention to attachment of upholstery material to backrest frame. Remove upholstery material (2).

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Fig. 9: Removing Backrest Panel And Upholstery Material Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. NOTE:

The right side is removed in the same way as the left side.

Release side fixture (1) of seat cushion panel. Remove retaining clip (2) of seat cushion panel. Release Torx screws (3). Tightening torque, refer to 52 13 3AZ in SEATS - TIGHTENING TORQUES COOPER (1.6L) R50/W10 . Remove backrest frame (4).

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Fig. 10: Identifying Side Fixture Of Seat Cushion Panel Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. Replacement: Seats with lumbar support: Release screws securing the lumbar support mechanism to frame (1). Remove lumbar support springs from frame (2). Remove lumbar support mechanism (3). Installation: Check following points by referring to the illustration: A. Approx. 10 mm (on both sides). B. Make sure that the springs are secured between the two cross wires. Microsoft Tuesday, February 16, 2010 12:16:33 PM

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C. The lumbar support cable runs behind the lumbar support. D. Finally check whether the frame is distorted by the lumbar support.

Fig. 11: Locating Lumbar Support Mechanism Inspection Areas Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. Seats without lumbar support: Detach backrest carrier from backrest frame (1). Remove carrier (2). Remove carrier (2).

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Fig. 12: Removing Backrest Carrier Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. Press in retaining tongues (retaining lugs). Remove head restraint guides.

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Fig. 13: View Of Head Restraint Guide Retaining Lugs Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. 52 13 030 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BACKREST FRAME ON LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT (TU) Necessary Preliminary Tasks: 

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Remove seat airbag. Refer to SIDE AIR BAG MODULES for model year 2002, or SIDE AIR BAG MODULES for model year 2003, or SIDE AIR BAG MODULES for model year 2004-05. Remove backrest cover. Refer to 52 13 405 REPLACING BACKREST COVER FOR LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT (TU). Remove lumbar support. Refer to 52 13 055 REMOVING AND INSTALLING LUMBAR SUPPORT ON FRONT SEAT (TU).

NOTE:

The right side is removed in the same way as the left side.

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Detach welt (1) from seat frame. Lever out clip (2). Installation: Replace faulty clip. Release Torx screws (3). Tightening torque, refer to 52 13 3AZ in SEATS - TIGHTENING TORQUES - COOPER (1.6L) R50/W10 . Remove backrest frame (4).

Fig. 14: Identifying Side Fixture Of Seat Cushion Panel Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. 52 13 033 REPLACING RELEASE HANDLE ON LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT (TU) Microsoft Tuesday, February 16, 2010 12:16:33 PM

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Detach release handle (1) from lever. Installation Check that release handle is firmly seated.

Fig. 15: Locating Release Handle Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. 52 13 041 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING INNER PANEL ON DRIVER'S AND FRONT PASSENGER SEATS (MANUAL / ELECTRIC) Run seat forward as far as possible. Detach retaining straps of backrest panel from upholstery carrier (1).

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Fig. 16: Identifying Retaining Straps Of Backrest Panel Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. Remove clip (1) securing rear section of panel. Pull off retaining clips of panel (2) in direction of arrow. Remove panel (3).

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Fig. 17: Removing Retaining Clips Of Panel Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. 52 13 041 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING INNER COVER ON LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT (TU) Lever out clip (1). Remove cover (3) in direction of arrow. Installation: Replace faulty clip (1). If necessary, fit retainers (2) on cover (3).

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Fig. 18: Locating Retaining Clips Of Panel Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. 52 13 043 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING OUTER PANEL ON DRIVER'S AND FRONT PASSENGER SEATS (MANUAL / ELECTRIC) Run seat forward as far as possible. Detach retaining straps of backrest panel from upholstery carrier (1).

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Fig. 19: Removing Retaining Straps Of Backrest Panel Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. Seats with height adjustment: Remove cover (1) from lever. Remove Torx screws (2) and remove lever. All seats: Remove clip (3) securing rear section of panel. Pull off retaining clip of panel (4) in direction of arrow. Remove panel (5).

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Fig. 20: Removing Cover From Lever Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. 52 13 043 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING OUTER COVER (WITH SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT) ON LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT (TU) Lever out clip (1). Installation Replace faulty clip. Only on seat with height adjustment: Lever out cover (2) with plastic wedge. Release screws (3) and remove lever. Microsoft Tuesday, February 16, 2010 12:16:33 PM

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Fig. 21: Removing Outer Cover Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. NOTE:

Shown here without cover to illustrate details better.

Lever additional retaining tab (1) from below out of seat frame.

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Fig. 22: Locating Additional Retaining Tab Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. Remove cover (2) in direction of arrow. Feed retaining tab (1) out of seat frame. Installation If necessary, fit retainers (3) on cover (2).

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Fig. 23: View Of Outer Seat Cover Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. Installation Fit cover with retaining tab (1) and retainers (2).

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Fig. 24: Identifying Seat Cover Retainers Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. 52 13 043 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING OUTER COVER ON LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT (TU) NOTE:

Operation is (except for lever for seat height adjustment) identical to: 

Removing and installing/replacing outer cover (with seat height adjustement) on left or right front seat. Refer to 52 13 043 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING OUTER COVER (WITH SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTEMENT) ON LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT (TU).

52 13 055 REMOVING AND INSTALLING LUMBAR SUPPORT ON FRONT SEAT (TU) Necessary Preliminary Tasks: 

Remove rear panel on front seat. Refer to 52 13 198 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR PANEL ON LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT BACKREST (TU).

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Turn handwheel for lumbar support so as to produce the lowest possible lumbar support. Detach lumbar support handwheel (1) from backrest. Pull cover fastener (2) off backrest frame. On lumbar support handwheel side only: Lever welt (3) out of backrest frame. Disengage tensioning wire (4) from backrest frame.

Fig. 25: Locating Lumbar Support Handwheel Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. Detach handwheel (2) from threaded shells (1) of adjustment unit. NOTE:

Handwheel can only be removed with a great exertion of force. If necessary, replace damaged handwheel.

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Fig. 26: Identifying Threaded Shells Of Adjustment Units Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. Overview of lumbar support: 1. 2. 3. 4.

Counter-support. Threaded pin (adjustment unit). Threaded shells. Handwheel.

Installation: Position threaded shells parallel on threaded pin.

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Fig. 27: View Of Lumbar Support Components Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. Pull off felt strip (1). Disengage Bowden cable (2) from lumbar support (3). Installation: If necessary, replace felt strip. Lay Bowden cable behind spring wire frame area (4).

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Fig. 28: Identifying Felt Strip And Bowden Cable Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. Disengage lumbar support from spiral springs (1). Feed lumbar support (2) out of backrest frame. Fit spiral springs inside cross-wires. Installation: Check function.

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Fig. 29: Locating Lumbar Support In Spiral Springs Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. 52 13 055 REPLACING LUMBAR SUPPORT MECHANISM ON LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT (NORMAL / MANUAL) Necessary Preliminary Tasks: 

Remove rear panel. Refer to 52 13 198 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING BACKWARD BACKREST PANEL ON LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT (NORMAL / MANUAL).

Turn handwheel for lumbar support so as to produce the lowest possible lumbar support. Pull off handwheel for lumbar support (1) in direction shown. Release lower fixture (2) of backrest panel. On handwheel/lumbar support side only: Release side fixture (3) of backrest panel. Release upper fixture (4) of backrest panel. Microsoft Tuesday, February 16, 2010 12:16:33 PM

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Fig. 30: View Of Handwheel For Lumbar Support Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. Release screws securing the lumbar support mechanism to frame (1). Remove lumbar support springs from frame (2). Remove lumbar support mechanism (3). Installation: Check following points by referring to the graphic: A. B. C. D.

Approx. 10 mm (on both sides). Make sure that the springs are secured between the two cross wires. The lumbar support cable runs behind the lumbar support. Finally check whether the frame is distorted by the lumbar support.

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Fig. 31: Identifying Lumbar Support Retaining Screws Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. 52 13 198 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING BACKWARD BACKREST PANEL ON LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT (NORMAL / MANUAL) Necessary Preliminary Tasks: 

Remove front seat. Refer to 52 13 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING DRIVER'S OR FRONT PASSENGER SEAT (NORMAL / MANUAL).

Detach retaining straps of backrest panel from upholstery carrier (1).

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Fig. 32: Identifying Retaining Straps Of Backrest Panel Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. Remove sticker from lever for rear seat easy entry. Remove Torx screw (1) securing angle adjustment lever (2) for backrest and remove lever. Remove Torx screw (3) securing lever (4) for rear seat easy entry and remove lever. Tightening torque, refer to 52 13 2AZ in SEATS - TIGHTENING TORQUES - COOPER (1.6L) R50/W10 .

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Fig. 33: Locating Angle Adjustment Lever Torx Screw Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. Release panel clip from backrest; to do so, pull off clips in direction of arrow. Remove panel (1).

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Fig. 34: Removing Rear Panel Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. 52 13 198 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR PANEL ON LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT BACKREST (TU) Necessary Preliminary Tasks: 

Remove front seat. Refer to 52 13 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT (TU).

Release Torx screw (1) from lever (2) for backrest angle adjustment. Tightening torque, refer to 52 13 2AZ in SEATS - TIGHTENING TORQUES - COOPER (1.6L) R50/W10 . Pull off lever (2). Lever out cover (3) with plastic wedge. Microsoft Tuesday, February 16, 2010 12:16:33 PM

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Release Torx screw underneath from lever (4) for Easy Entry. Tightening torque, refer to 52 13 2AZ in SEATS - TIGHTENING TORQUES - COOPER (1.6L) R50/W10 . Pull off lever (4).

Fig. 35: Identifying Backrest Angle Adjustment Lever Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. Unclip rear panel (1) on left and right from backrest frame.

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Fig. 36: Locating Rear Panel Retaining Clips Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. Unclip rear panel (1) from backrest frame in area (A). Remove rear panel (1) in area (B) from backrest frame in upward direction.

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Fig. 37: View Of Rear Panel In Backrest Frame Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. 52 13 390 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT HEAD RESTRAINT (TU) Press lock (1) and pull head restraint (1) out of backrest.

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Fig. 38: Locating Lock For Head Restraint Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. 52 13 400 REPLACING SEAT COVER FOR LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT (TU) Necessary Preliminary Tasks: 

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Remove front seat. Refer to 52 13 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT (TU). Remove inner trim of seat cushion. Refer to 52 13 041 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING INNER COVER ON LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT (TU). Remove outer trim of seat cushion. Refer to 52 13 043 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING OUTER COVER (WITH SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTEMENT) ON LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT (TU). Remove seat belt tensioner. WARNING: Seat and backrest frames of front seats have very sharp edges. Risk of injury and damage!

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IMPORTANT: Mucket (2) must be fitted in marked area (1) on seat frame (3). (risk of damage to seat cover).

Fig. 39: View Of Seat Mucket Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. Lever welt (1) out of seat frame.

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Fig. 40: Locating Welt In Seat Frame Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. Version with seat heating: Release plug connector (1) and pull off. Feed wiring harness out of seat frame.

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Fig. 41: Locating Heater Element Plug Connector Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. Lever out clips (3) on left and right. Installation: Replace faulty clips (2). Disengage welt (3) on left and right from seat frame. Detach seat cover from metal hooks (1) on left and right.

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Fig. 42: Identifying Seat Cover Clips Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. Detach welt (1) from seat frame. Installation: Support must rest cleanly on seat frame. Remove seat cover with support from seat frame.

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Fig. 43: Locating Welt In Seat Frame Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. 52 13 400 REPLACING SEAT COVER ON LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT (NORMAL/MANUAL) NOTE:

For Special Tool identification, see SEATS - SPECIAL TOOLS - COOPER (1.6L) R50/W10 .

Special Tools Required: 

52 0 050

Necessary Preliminary Tasks: 



Remove front seat. Refer to 52 13 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING DRIVER'S OR FRONT PASSENGER SEAT (NORMAL / MANUAL). Remove inner trim of seat cushion. Refer to 52 13 041 REMOVING AND INSTALLING /

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

REPLACING INNER PANEL ON DRIVER'S AND FRONT PASSENGER SEATS (MANUAL / ELECTRIC). Remove outer trim of seat cushion. Refer to 52 13 043 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING OUTER PANEL ON DRIVER'S AND FRONT PASSENGER SEATS (MANUAL / ELECTRIC). Remove seat belt tensioner. WARNING: US/CDN front passenger seat (with OC3 mat) only: To avoid damaging the OC3 mat, it is essential to carry out the following operations with extra care.

When replacing seat cover: If seat cover is defective, seat cover and support with OC3 mat must be replaced together. New seat cover is supplied with support, OC3 mat and if necessary seat heating. When replacing support with OC3 mat: If OC3 mat or support is defective, both parts may only be replaced together. These must be fitted with the seat cover from the car. After fitting seat cover, enable OC3 mat with diagnosis system. Enabling seat occupancy detector (OC3 mat):   

Connect diagnosis system. Release seat occupancy detector. Clear fault memory if necessary.

IMPORTANT: The mucket (2) must be fitted on the seat frame (3) at corner points (1) (risk of damage to seat cover).

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Fig. 44: Removing Mucket Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. Release rear holder (1) of trim.

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Fig. 45: Removing Rear Holder Of Trim Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. Version with seat heating: Turn (black) plug connection (1) for seat heating counterclockwise and detach from frame. Cut through cable ties (2) securing wiring harness for seat heating to frame. Installation: Secure wiring harness with available clip. Detach plug connection (3) of seat heating element in backrest.

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Fig. 46: Removing Plug Connection Of Seat Heating Element Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. Remove cover from side holder (1). Remove clip (2) securing cover. Release side holder (3) of trim. Repeat this step on the opposite side.

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Fig. 47: Removing Cover And Side Holder Of Trim Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. Release front holder (1) of trim. Remove upholstered cover. Installation: Before installing the upholstered trim, make sure the upholstery material is resting correctly on the seat cushion frame.

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Fig. 48: Removing Front Holder Of Trim Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. Version with OC3 mat: 

OC3 mat must not be kinked under any circumstances.

Detach all retainers in side area from longitudinal wires (1). Pull trim wires (1) forward out of seat cover. If necessary, depending on version, carefully take up seat cover and release clips from cross-wires. Remove seat cover from support. IMPORTANT: Remove all remnants of clips from seat cover and support.

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Fig. 49: Locating Longitudinal Wires Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. Support (1) with OC3 mat (2). IMPORTANT: No retainer remainders may be fitted as well. Handle OC3 mat with extreme care. Do not kink OC3 mat. Do not clamp OC3 mat. OC3 mat must lie without folds under seat cover.

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Fig. 50: View of OC3 Mat Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. Installation: Insert new retainer (2) with special tool 52 0 050 and bend closed. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Support. Retainer. Trim thread in support. Trim thread in seat cover. Seat cover.

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Fig. 51: Installing Retainers Using Pliers Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. 52 13 405 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING HEAD RESTRAINT PANEL ON DRIVER'S AND FRONT PASSENGER SEATS (MANUAL / ELECTRIC SEAT ADJUSTMENT) Necessary Preliminary Tasks: 



Remove rear panel. Refer to 52 13 198 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING BACKWARD BACKREST PANEL ON LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT (NORMAL / MANUAL). Remove head restraint.

Slide clasp of airbag retaining strap (1) in direction of arrow and release from strap (2). Release side fixtures (3) of panel. Release upper fixtures (4) of panel. Microsoft Tuesday, February 16, 2010 12:16:34 PM

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Release lower fixtures (5) of panel. Seats with seat heating: Disconnect seat heating plug connector in backrest. Feed through lower edge of panel between cushion and backrest frame. Lift panel/padding out of frame. Installation: Before installing the panel/padding, make sure the upholstery material is resting correctly on the backrest frame.

Fig. 52: Removing Airbag Retaining Strap Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. 52 13 405 REPLACING BACKREST COVER FOR LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT (TU) Microsoft Tuesday, February 16, 2010 12:16:34 PM

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Necessary Preliminary Tasks: 





Remove rear panel on the front seat. Refer to 52 13 198 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR PANEL ON LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT BACKREST (TU). Remove guide for head restraint. Refer to 52 13 ... REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING GUIDE FOR FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT HEAD RESTRAINT (TU). Remove handwheel for lumbar support. Refer to 52 13 055 REMOVING AND INSTALLING LUMBAR SUPPORT ON FRONT SEAT (TU). WARNING: Seat and backrest frames of front seats have very sharp edges. Risk of injury and damage!

Pull off self-adhesive sponge rubber (1). Installation: If necessary, attach new sponge rubber strip (1).

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Fig. 53: Locating Sponge Rubber Strip Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. Disengage metal eyelet (1) from fabric tape fastener (2). Installation: When fitting, lay first fleece (4) and then foam material (3) between backrest frame and metal eyelet. Rattling noises.

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Fig. 54: Identifying Eyelet In Fabric Tape Fastener Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. Version with seat heating: Turn plug housing (4) in counterclockwise direction and remove from seat frame. Cut open cable tie (2). Installation: Replace cable strap. Unlock and detach plug connection (1). Disengage wiring harness from plastic holder (3) and feed out of seat frame.

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Fig. 55: View Of Plug Housing In Seat Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. Disengage tensioning wire (1) from backrest frame. Lever welt (2) on left and right out of backrest frame. Pull cover fastener (3) off backrest frame. Remove backrest cover with padding from backrest frame.

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Fig. 56: Locating Tensioning Wire Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. Installation: Feed inner bag (1) with metal eyelet through padding (2). Feed inner bag (1) with metal eyelet through inner side of backrest frame (3).

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Fig. 57: Installing Inner Bag Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. Feed inner bag (1) with metal eyelet between inner side of backrest frame (3) and spring wire (2).

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Fig. 58: Identifying Inner Bag In Backrest Frame Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. 52 13 415 REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT SUPPORT FOR FRONT SEAT (NORMAL / MANUAL) WARNING: US/CDN front passenger seat (with OC3 mat) only: The support can only be removed in conjunction with the OC3 mat. If support is defective, both parts may only be replaced together. After fitting new support, enable OC3 mat with diagnosis system. The operation for removing the support with/without OC3 mat is described in: 

Replacing seat cover on left or right front seat. Refer to 52 13 400 REPLACING SEAT COVER FOR LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT (TU) and/or 52 13 400 REPLACING SEAT COVER ON LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT (NORMAL/MANUAL).

Enabling seat occupancy detector (OC3 mat): 

Connect diagnosis system.

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 

Release seat occupancy detector. Clear fault memory if necessary.

65 77 604 REPLACING SENSOR MAT (OC3 MAT) FOR PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANCY DETECTOR WARNING: US/CDN front passenger seat (with OC3 mat) only: The OC3 mat can only be removed in conjunction with the support from the seat cover. If OC3 mat or support is defective, both parts may only be replaced together. After fitting seat cover, enable OC3 mat with diagnosis system. The operation for removing the OC3 mat is described in: 

Removing seat cover for front passenger seat. Refer to 52 13 400 REPLACING SEAT COVER FOR LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT (TU) and/or 52 13 400 REPLACING SEAT COVER ON LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT (NORMAL/MANUAL).

Enabling seat occupancy detector (OC3 mat):   

Connect diagnosis system. Release seat occupancy detector. Clear fault memory if necessary.

REAR SEATS 52 26 ... ADJUSTING STRIKER FOR REAR SEAT BACKREST Necessary Preliminary Tasks: 

Remove panel for rear window shelf. Refer to 51 46 003 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM FOR ODDMENTS TRAY (REAR PARCEL SHELF) .

Release backrest on left or right and tilt forwards.

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Fig. 59: Removing Backrest On Left Or Right Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. Remove cover from lock striker.

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Fig. 60: Identifying Lock Striker Cover Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. Ideal adjustment of lock striker: Lock striker must engage correctly in lock. Lock striker must not brush against the side of the backrest. Adjusting Slacken screws (1) (do not release fully). Adjust lock striker (2). Tighten screws by hand. Fold backrest up and check adjustment. Microsoft Tuesday, February 16, 2010 12:16:34 PM

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Repeat procedure until ideal setting is reached. Tighten down bolts. Tightening torque, refer to 52 24 1AZ in SEATS - TIGHTENING TORQUES - COOPER (1.6L) R50/W10 .

Fig. 61: View Of Lock Striker Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. 52 26 ... REPLACING SEAT FRAME FOR REAR SEAT Necessary Preliminary Tasks: 

Remove rear seat. Refer to 52 26 005 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING REAR SEAT.

Detach clips (1) from seat frame (2). Microsoft Tuesday, February 16, 2010 12:16:34 PM

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Remove seat frame (2).

Fig. 62: Identifying Clips In Frame Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. 52 26 005 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING REAR SEAT Firmly pull rear seat (1) upwards. Slide rear seat towards rear and remove from mounting (2). Remove rear seat from mountings (3). Remove rear seat.

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Fig. 63: Identifying Rear Seat Mountings Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. Replacement: Detach clips (1) from seat frame (2). Remove seat frame (2).

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Fig. 64: Identifying Clips In Frame Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. 52 26 015 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT REAR SEAT BACKREST Necessary Preliminary Tasks: (Coupe Only) 



Remove rear head restraint. Refer to 52 26 390 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR LEFT OR RIGHT HEAD RESTRAINT. Remove panel for rear window shelf. Refer to 51 46 003 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM FOR ODDMENTS TRAY (REAR PARCEL SHELF) .

Unlock backrests and fold down. Installation: Do not trap the seat belt when folding up the backrest. Microsoft Tuesday, February 16, 2010 12:16:34 PM

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Fig. 65: Removing Backrest On Left Or Right Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. Release screw (1). Open lock (2) for center retaining fixture in direction of arrow. Remove backrest from center retaining fixture.

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Fig. 66: Opening Lock For Center Retaining Fixture Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. NOTE:

Backrest is detached at an angle of approx. 45° from outer retaining fixture (1).

Remove backrest from outer retaining fixture (1).

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Fig. 67: Locating Outer Retaining Fixture Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. 52 26 390 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR LEFT OR RIGHT HEAD RESTRAINT Unlock backrest and fold until head restraint can be removed. Installation: Make sure that seat belt is not trapped when backrest is folded back up.

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Fig. 68: Removing Backrest Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. Press release button and pull out head restraint.

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Fig. 69: Pressing Release Button On Head Restraint Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

REAR SEAT, NORMAL 52 26 390 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR LEFT OR RIGHT HEAD RESTRAINT Operation is identical to 52 26 390 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR LEFT OR RIGHT HEAD RESTRAINT.

REAR SEAT, THROUGH-LOADING SYSTEM 52 26 ... ADJUSTING STRIKER FOR REAR SEAT BACKREST Operation is identical to 52 26 ... ADJUSTING STRIKER FOR REAR SEAT BACKREST. Microsoft Tuesday, February 16, 2010 12:16:34 PM

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52 26 ... REPLACING SEAT FRAME FOR REAR SEAT Operation is identical to 52 26 ... REPLACING SEAT FRAME FOR REAR SEAT. 52 26 005 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING REAR SEAT Operation is identical to 52 26 005 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING REAR SEAT. 52 26 015 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT REAR SEAT BACKREST Operation is identical to 52 26 015 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT REAR SEAT BACKREST. 52 26 086 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BACKREST FRAME FOR LEFT OR RIGHT REAR SEAT Operation is described in: 



Removing lock for rear seat backrest. Refer to 52 26 311 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LOCK FOR LEFT OR RIGHT REAR SEAT BACKREST. Removing actuating mechanism for rear seat backrest. Refer to 52 26 303 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING ACTUATING MECHANISM FOR REAR SEAT BACKREST.

52 26 201 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING REAR PANEL ON REAR SEAT BACKREST Necessary Preliminary Tasks: 

Remove backrest cover for rear seat. Refer to 52 26 413 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BACKREST COVER FOR LEFT OR RIGHT REAR SEAT.

Release clips (1).

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Fig. 70: Locating Clips On Backing Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. Pull lever (1) up and remove backing (2). Remove rear panel.

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Fig. 71: View Of Lever Backing Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. 52 26 303 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING ACTUATING MECHANISM FOR REAR SEAT BACKREST Necessary Preliminary Tasks: 

Remove rear panel on rear seat backrest. Refer to 52 26 201 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING REAR PANEL ON REAR SEAT BACKREST.

Remove outer sleeve of Bowden cable (1) from actuating mechanism. Disconnect Bowden cable (2) from actuating mechanism.

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Fig. 72: View Of Bowden Cable In Actuating Mechanism Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. Release clips (1) and remove actuating mechanism. Installation: Make sure guide lugs (2) are correctly seated.

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Fig. 73: Identifying Actuating Mechanism Retaining Clips Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. 52 26 311 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LOCK FOR LEFT OR RIGHT REAR SEAT BACKREST Necessary Preliminary Tasks: 

Remove backrest cover. Refer to 52 26 413 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BACKREST COVER FOR LEFT OR RIGHT REAR SEAT.

Release screws (1). Remove outer sleeve of Bowden cable from lock (2). Disconnect Bowden cable from lock (3).

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Fig. 74: Disconnecting Bowden Cable From Lock Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. 52 26 390 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT REAR HEAD RESTRAINT Unlock backrest and fold until head restraint can be removed. Installation: Make sure that seat belt is not trapped when backrest is folded back up.

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Fig. 75: Identifying Unlocking Backrest And Fold Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. Press release button and pull out head restraint.

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Fig. 76: Locating Release Button For Head Restraint Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. 52 26 413 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BACKREST COVER FOR LEFT OR RIGHT REAR SEAT Necessary Preliminary Tasks: 

Remove backrest. Refer to 52 26 015 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT REAR SEAT BACKREST. WARNING: Backrest frames of rear seats have very sharp edges. Risk of injury and damage!

Coupe only: Press backrest cover with padding next to guide downwards to expose detent lugs. Microsoft Tuesday, February 16, 2010 12:16:34 PM

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Unlock detent lugs and lift out guide. IMPORTANT: Do not damage backrest cover.

Fig. 77: Pressing Retaining Lugs Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. Lever welt (1) out of backrest frame. When levering out the welt, make sure that the backrest attachment points and head restraint guides are not damaged.

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Fig. 78: Removing Panel From Backrest Frame Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. 52 26 751 REPLACING BOWDEN CABLE FOR LEFT OR RIGHT REAR SEAT BACKREST Necessary Preliminary Tasks: 

Partially remove backrest cover. Refer to 52 26 413 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BACKREST COVER FOR LEFT OR RIGHT REAR SEAT.

Remove outer sleeve of Bowden cable from lock (1). Disconnect Bowden cable from lock (2). Remove outer sleeve of Bowden cable (3) from actuating mechanism. Disconnect Bowden cable (4) from actuating mechanism. Remove Bowden cable.

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Fig. 79: Disconnecting Bowden Cable From Actuating Mechanism Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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