The removal of the fronts seats involves removing (4) seat-bolt rails (10mm) and (2) seat-belt tranny-tunnel bolts behind a black plastic cover, and setting up the electric seat for easy maneuverability out of the front doors.

Tips & Tricks:

Since the USA seats are electrically powered, I do the following:

1) adjust seat 80% forward and rear of seat-bottom in the UP (highest from the floor) position;

2) remove the two rear seat-rail bolts (10mm) and the tranny tunnel seat-belt bolt;

3) adjust head-rest to lowest position;

4) adjust seat-back so it's folded FORWARD at least 90% from limit;

5) adjust seat just enough back to gain access to both the front seat-rail bolts (10mm) and enough room to un-hook and pull back the upholestered cover to gain access to the seat's electrical connectors;

6) use a flashlight and small screwdriver to disconnect 3-major plugs, being careful not to pull the tops of the connectors off and loose the pin orientations;

7) disconnect two other 2-pole connectors (1-red; 1-black);

8) disconnect heater connector if you have heated-seats (4-pole);

9) place a towel on the plastic door plate so you don't accidentally scratch the finish;

10) adjust steering wheel so it is in the most forward position for more clearance;

11) fold-up driver's armrest;

12) gently tip seat forward and maneuver front seats out front door (all the way open!)

Hope that helps.

:-) neil
1988 E36T AMG
1993 500E
1995 E320 wagon