Fraz Posted December 22, 2009 Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 Hi need to replace the drivers seats e/seat control panel. Does anyone know how i remove the seat surround to access the panel. I have found an obvious screw attachement( where the circular cut out is on the surround in the photo) but i still can't remove it completley - still attached? must be another screw but i can't find it! thanks for any help in advance Fraz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonlpearce Posted December 22, 2009 Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 Most likely there is one hidden behind it, the way i usually locate these is to pull on the outer part slightly until you can find the point where there is little to no give then trace it from there. Just make sure you dont pull on it that hard that you break something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fraz Posted December 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 thanks will give this a try - i tried the pulling technique and was abit concerned about breaking it. Trouble is it's a bugger to see underneath. If anyone know the location of the screw that would be a great help. Most likely there is one hidden behind it, the way i usually locate these is to pull on the outer part slightly until you can find the point where there is little to no give then trace it from there. Just make sure you dont pull on it that hard that you break something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus Posted December 22, 2009 Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 iirc there 3 or 4 torx headed screws on it..sounds silly..easier to remove the seat to get to them. i think there behind it..or you have to remove the trim front first to access the wires and connectors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fraz Posted December 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 thx marcus - how easy or otherwise is it to remove the seat - i haven't had a chance to have a good look in daylight. cheers fraz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus Posted December 23, 2009 Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 seat is held in with 4 bolts..2 fronts 2 rears on the runners..front ones are under plastic caps. then disconnect the wiring off the underneath..one bolt for the seat belt and its out. 15 mins to remove a seat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fraz Posted December 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 fcheers Marcus that a great help - will have a crack at it. Regards Fraz seat is held in with 4 bolts..2 fronts 2 rears on the runners..front ones are under plastic caps. then disconnect the wiring off the underneath..one bolt for the seat belt and its out. 15 mins to remove a seat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deezer-D Posted December 24, 2009 Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 Disconnect the battery first before removing the seat or you'll get an airbag light and it's a trip to the dealer to get it reset. Move seat back to get access to the front bolts and loosen them off. Move seat forward to do the rears. Disconnect battery and leave for 30 mins before removing the connector under the seat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fraz Posted December 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 deezer thanks a bunch for the pointers mate - you read my mind - i was going to ask if anything needed disconnecting to avoid lights. Many thx and happy xmas to you all. fraz Disconnect the battery first before removing the seat or you'll get an airbag light and it's a trip to the dealer to get it reset. Move seat back to get access to the front bolts and loosen them off. Move seat forward to do the rears. Disconnect battery and leave for 30 mins before removing the connector under the seat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deezer-D Posted December 24, 2009 Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 deezer thanks a bunch for the pointers mate - you read my mind - i was going to ask if anything needed disconnecting to avoid lights. Many thx and happy xmas to you all. fraz No worries mate Didn't want you having to pay the dealer for something that's easily avoided. Have a good Xmas mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus Posted December 26, 2009 Report Share Posted December 26, 2009 as long as you dont turn the ignition on when disconnection seats youll be fine..the circuits arent powered up till the ignitions on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fraz Posted December 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 soo.. moved seat back using the electric adjustment to loosen off the front bolts and then went to move it forward again to do the rears and now the e/seat adjustment isn't working at all!! nightmare .. i just get a clicking sound when i press any of the adjustment buttons. Any ideas - can the seat be moved back manually? Thanks for any help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mit Posted December 28, 2009 Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 OMG I had to replace my cover ages ago when I first got my car and from what I remember it was really easy, but I can't remember for the life of me how I did it! I managed to figure it out in a few minutes with no manuals and just the BMW screwdriver though (I think) so you should be able to work it out??? Have a look at the part on realoem.com - it will show you the shape of the part and you can probably see where screws go in from there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fraz Posted December 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 ok this a reply to another thread! if anyone can help me with my stuck seat problem as per the above post that would be much appreciated! ref the mirror cover did you take the mirror glass out and remove the cap from the inside? OMG I had to replace my cover ages ago when I first got my car and from what I remember it was really easy, but I can't remember for the life of me how I did it! I managed to figure it out in a few minutes with no manuals and just the BMW screwdriver though (I think) so you should be able to work it out??? Have a look at the part on realoem.com - it will show you the shape of the part and you can probably see where screws go in from there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
