F23 backseat removal

alanmc_21 · 04-05-2024, 05:01 PM

Ran into a problem - trunk locked when I was installing rearview camera........

F23 owners only please - how do you remove the seatback? I have undone the 2 bolts on each side, but there is a center latch in the middle of the seat that I cannot figure out or find info online for it.

Not the same as the 1 series either

Any help appreciated!!

F22 owners - there is no passthrough or fold option on the F23

edit: It's a folding back seat - single panel, but release is in the trunk. Thanks BMW

delvec03 · 05-12-2024, 06:30 PM

Get a set of jumpers and attach it to your jump points. Car will boot and you'll be able to unlock the trunk.

alanmc_21 · Yesterday, 03:51 PM

I hope you don't think I'm still locked out LOL
Ended up using one of the camera scope tools with a hook attachment, went in through the trunk handle (popped it from the outside since I was replacing it anyway with a backup cam unit) and was able to pull the back seat release handle.....was not a lot of fun....had a harness unplugged when the trunk closed on me

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alanmc_21 New Member 3 Rep 15 Posts Drives: M235i F23, A4 Allroad Join Date: Mar 2024 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	F23 backseat removal Ran into a problem - trunk locked when I was installing rearview camera........ F23 owners only please - how do you remove the seatback? I have undone the 2 bolts on each side, but there is a center latch in the middle of the seat that I cannot figure out or find info online for it. Not the same as the 1 series either Any help appreciated!! F22 owners - there is no passthrough or fold option on the F23 edit: It's a folding back seat - single panel, but release is in the trunk. Thanks BMW Last edited by alanmc_21; 04-06-2024 at 11:47 AM..
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delvec03 First Lieutenant 90 Rep 352 Posts Drives: 228i Sport/ DSB Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: United States, DC iTrader: (0)	Get a set of jumpers and attach it to your jump points. Car will boot and you'll be able to unlock the trunk.
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alanmc_21 New Member 3 Rep 15 Posts Drives: M235i F23, A4 Allroad Join Date: Mar 2024 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	I hope you don't think I'm still locked out LOL Ended up using one of the camera scope tools with a hook attachment, went in through the trunk handle (popped it from the outside since I was replacing it anyway with a backup cam unit) and was able to pull the back seat release handle.....was not a lot of fun....had a harness unplugged when the trunk closed on me
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