[scubajim]

Does anyone have access to BMW TIS, that could look and see how detailed the information is to get access to the air bag and seatbelt replacement for a 2016 435 F33 driver's seat? Current searches I have seen only have videos for the F32 etc. The seats in the convertible are very different. I would like to attempt this over the winter and before I pay for a day or even a month, it would be helpful to know how much information/detail the app offers. Again, I want to remove the seat and then replace airbag, seatbelt mechanism. I don't need a post of the information just a personal opinion of how detailed the instructions are, Thanks in advance.

[Billfitz]

The seat removal is pretty straightforward, just be sure to disconnect the battery negative terminal first. The seat bolts should be replaced, so have them on hand before starting the job.

[scubajim]

My concern is removing the back seat panel and then accessing the air bag unit that is mounted to the side of the seat. I also wanted to get a little insight on the seat belt routing as its all contained and covered in the seat and not attached to the B-pillar like the other F models. Was not aware that the seat bolts were single use so thank you for that.

[visionaut]

Jim, here’s the TIS info (F33, 435) on the seat.

The attachments beyond the first are references from the first…

Looks pretty involved. Hope this helps give you an idea of what’s there…

Tom

[scubajim]

Thank you, Tom. It does look a bit involved, unfortunately as I expected. Should be an interesting project over the winter.