Genuine BMW E9 Front Seat Tilt Release Cable – NOS – 52101812097

Genuine BMW New Old Stock front-seat operating cable for selected classic BMW E9 Coupé models.

This cable forms part of the mechanical front-seat control system. It is used to release the seat-back or seat mechanism, allowing the front seat to tilt forward and provide access to the rear seating area.

The part is supplied in its original period BMW packaging.

Product details

• Product: Front-seat tilt release cable
• Alternative description: Front-seat operating cable
• BMW catalogue description: Rope
• German description: Seil
• Manufacturer: Genuine BMW
• BMW part number: 52101812097
• Formatted BMW number: 52 10 1 812 097
• Short reference number: 1812097
• Installation position: Front seat
• Application: Front-seat control and tilt-release mechanism
• Material: Rubber and reinforced flexible material
• Colour: Black
• Approximate catalogue weight: 5 grams
• Condition: New Old Stock
• Quantity supplied: One cable
• Catalogue quantity per vehicle: Two

Vehicle compatibility

Suitable for selected BMW E9 Coupé models, including:

• BMW 2.5 CS
• BMW 2800 CS
• BMW 3.0 CS
• BMW 3.0 CSi

The part is listed for selected European and North American vehicles with manual or automatic transmissions. Compatibility can depend on the model, production date, market specification, seat version and installed seat-control mechanism.

The BMW parts catalogue specifies a quantity of two per vehicle, normally one for each front seat.

Compatibility with the BMW 3.0 CSL is not confirmed and should be checked using the vehicle identification number, original seat mechanism and existing component before ordering.

BMW and reference numbers

• 52101812097 – Genuine BMW front-seat operating cable
• 52 10 1 812 097 – Formatted BMW catalogue number
• 1812097 – Short BMW reference number
• BMW diagram position: 06
• BMW parts group: 52 – Seats
• BMW diagram: Single parts of front-seat controls

Production of this component has been discontinued, making original New Old Stock examples increasingly difficult to find.

Condition

Genuine BMW New Old Stock component that has never been installed.

Due to its age and long-term storage, the following may be present:

• Ageing and discolouration of the original packaging
• Storage dust
• Minor cosmetic marks
• Light surface discolouration
• Pressure or storage marks
• Age-related changes to the rubber or flexible material

The part should be carefully inspected for flexibility, cracks, hardening and deterioration before installation.

Supplied exactly as shown in the photographs.

Included

• One genuine BMW front-seat tilt-release cable
• Original BMW packaging and label shown in the photographs

The following are not included:

• Front seat
• Seat-back mechanism
• Release handle
• Operating lever
• Shaft
• Reclining-seat fittings
• Mounting hardware
• Additional seat-control components

Important quantity information

This listing is for one cable.

The BMW parts catalogue specifies two cables per vehicle. When replacing the components on both front seats, two cables are normally required.

The stated price is per cable.

Installation recommendation

Before installation:

• Confirm the BMW part number
• Compare the shape and dimensions with the original cable
• Check the installed seat-control mechanism
• Inspect the NOS component for cracks, hardening or storage damage
• Check that the seat mechanism moves freely
• Clean and lubricate the relevant mechanical pivot points where appropriate
• Avoid stretching or sharply bending the aged component
• Test the seat-release and locking mechanism after installation
• Confirm that the seat locks securely in its normal driving position

Correct operation of the seat-locking mechanism is important for occupant safety. Professional installation is recommended if the condition or adjustment of the seat mechanism is uncertain.

Storage location: 205