Seat removal

the dink · 08-02-2013, 07:37 AM

I am going to remove my seats this weekend, and I have seen a post where someone did it. They did not show how to remove the seat belt where it tracks thru that upper plastic piece that's up top of the seat, how does that plastic come apart without breaking something. Thanks Randy

inTgr8r · 08-02-2013, 08:23 AM

There are 3 screws that mount the bracket to the seat, just take the whole thing off.
The other clip will pry out but I would rather not chance it breaking.

Another tip.. raise the seat to get better access to the bottom seat belt bolt.
Then put it back down to make the seat easier to manipulate out.

Also...
Do not disconnect the yellow wire harness until the end when everything is unbolted.
THEN... disconnect the battery before disconnecting the yellow wire connector. (air bag system)

WestCDA · 08-02-2013, 08:40 AM

The clip just snaps apart at the top.

ANUSTART · 08-02-2013, 09:44 AM

inTgr8r nailed it. If you don't disconnect the battery before removing the seat there's a good chance you'll end up having to go to a shop or dealer to have the airbag light reset and the error codes cleared. VERY important step.

Steeler · 08-02-2013, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by ANUSTART

inTgr8r nailed it. If you don't disconnect the battery before removing the seat there's a good chance you'll end up having to go to a shop or dealer to have the airbag light reset and the error codes cleared. VERY important step.

I think the OP has a non M which would have a different guide arrangement.

If he has non M seats he just has to take out 1 screw on the back side of the guide(remove the headrest and it is visible)
Then just slightly open up the guide and slip the belt out

Oh and yes do not disconnect the harness uintil you disconnect the ground.
Resets are a pain.

the dink · 08-02-2013, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by WestCDA

The clip just snaps apart at the top.

Mine does not look like this one so I guess I lift up headrest and look for screw then it pops up, Right.

Steeler · 08-02-2013, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by randyf

Mine does not look like this one so I guess I lift up headrest and look for screw then it pops up, Right.

That is correct
Remove headrest by reaching under it and depressing the slide and pulling up on the headrest
The screw you are looking for is a torx head screw on the headrest side of the guide.
Remove screw
Pull top of the silver or black guide away from seat and slide belt out.

See attached pdf sorry for the quality. Picture is worth a thousand words

the dink · 08-02-2013, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by dbarton62

That is correct
Remove headrest by reaching under it and depressing the slide and pulling up on the headrest
The screw you are looking for is a torx head screw on the headrest side of the guide.
Remove screw
Pull top of the silver or black guide away from seat and slide belt out.

See attached pdf sorry for the quality. Picture is worth a thousand words

That's what I needed , perfect and thanks for the help from everyone! You all are great!

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inTgr8r Lieutenant General 2444 Rep 11,667 Posts Drives: M2 Comp Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (10)	There are 3 screws that mount the bracket to the seat, just take the whole thing off. The other clip will pry out but I would rather not chance it breaking. Another tip.. raise the seat to get better access to the bottom seat belt bolt. Then put it back down to make the seat easier to manipulate out. Also... Do not disconnect the yellow wire harness until the end when everything is unbolted. THEN... disconnect the battery before disconnecting the yellow wire connector. (air bag system) __________________ '21 M2C Hockenheim Silver '18 718 Cayman S Lava Orange (sold) '13 E92 M3 Santorini Blue (sold) '07 Z4 M Coupe Alpine White (sold)
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WestCDA Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 273 Posts Drives: 2006 Z4R 3.0si Join Date: May 2011 Location: Calgary, Alberta iTrader: (0)	The clip just snaps apart at the top.
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ANUSTART Captain 36 Rep 956 Posts Drives: Z4 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: IL iTrader: (0)	inTgr8r nailed it. If you don't disconnect the battery before removing the seat there's a good chance you'll end up having to go to a shop or dealer to have the airbag light reset and the error codes cleared. VERY important step.
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