WARNING: US/CDN front passenger seat (with OC3 mat) only:
The padding can only be removed in conjunction with the OC3 mat.
If padding is defective, both parts may only be replaced together. After fitting
new padding, enable OC3 mat with BMW diagnosis system.
The operation for removing the padding
Special tools required:
31 3 032
33 3 322
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Check wheel control joints of tension struts while installed, replace
tension struts if necessary.
Remove tension struts.
Using a press and special tools 33 3 322 and 31 3 032 , press rubber mount
out of tension strut