Seat Rear - New Removal and Installation Procedure
88BMW01GROUP 52 Seats
Bulletin Number 52 02 88 (1576) Page 1 of 4
Montvale, NJ February 1988 Technical Dept.
SUBJECT: Rear Seat Removal and Installation
MODELS: 750 iL
Situation: With the introduction of the electrically adjustable rear seat, the procedure for removal and installation of the rear seat has become more complex.
Procedure: Cushion Removal:
^ Move the seat cushion fully forward using the seat position control switch.
^ Unfasten the upholstery connecting the backrest and cushion by carefully separating the hook and loop fasteners.
^ Remove the seat belt receptacle anchor bolt.
^ Release seat cushion by pushing in the release mechanism.
^ Pull cushion up far enough to gain access to (and disconnect) the electrical connection.
^ Carefully remove cushion assembly from car by pulling front of cushion up and forward while allowing the guide rods to drop down out of the backrest.
Caution: Use care when removing or installing the cushion assembly so that the seat does not drop down and damage the battery or electrical components.
Cushion Installation:
^ Turn the seat cushion upside down.
^ Remove the seat belt receptacle and anchor rail by removing the bolt holding the receptacle to the seat and releasing the plastic locktabs holding the receptacle to the plastic side panel.
^ Remove the plastic side panel by pulling off the control knobs and removing the two Phillips head screws.
^ Install the seat belt receptacle and anchor slide rail assembly by placing the front of the rail-in its socket and reinstalling the bolt in the back of the rail.
^ Pull the backrest forward and insert the guide rods in their sockets in the backrest.
^ Reconnect the seat wires and slide the adjustment rails into their brackets (which are welded to the floor plan), while holding the rear of the cushion up so that the guide rods stay in their sockets.
^ Once the adjustment rails are fully seated in their brackets, snap the retaining mechanism into place by pushing down on the front of the cushion.
^ Replace the bolt holding the seat belt receptacle to the seat cushion, and replace the plastic side panel and control knobs.
^ Reattach the hook and loop fasteners holding the upholstery connection piece.
Backrest Removal:
^ Fold down the armrest, release the lock, and remove arm rest.
^ Unscrew upholstery.
^ Remove headrest assembly and unscrew trim.
^ Remove hinge bolts, disconnect electrical connection, and remove backrest.