E85/86 seat cushion foam replacement

Texaz3 · 07-27-2020, 10:46 AM

I did a quick search, but can't really find anything - maybe I'm not searching right. 2007 E86M, heated seats. On my driver's seat, the foam appears to be collapsing at the back end of the sear cushion - is there any DIY write ups on how to replace? Is this involved process, or pretty easy to do? I wrench, but never worked with upholstery, or leather for that matter.

Also, it appears to be just a foam piece (no heater pad) for the driver's seat - do I have a correct part number for this? 52107896164

Thanks!

rsutoratosu · 08-20-2020, 01:12 PM

I would like to know too.. I want to redye my seats and would like to take it apart..

1messedupZ4M · 08-20-2020, 05:48 PM

good lord 300 dollars for some foam?? lol

Texaz3 · 08-21-2020, 08:48 AM

I have sorted this out without taking the seat apart and replacing the foam. So I can't answer the question about taking it apart. But as far as the price goes - it does include built in heater mat and wiring, so it is not just foam - though overpriced nonetheless.

rsutoratosu · 08-21-2020, 11:34 AM

Wow.. Did you do it from the bottom ?

I actually found this video..

Texaz3 · 08-23-2020, 07:47 AM

What an awful video. This dude broke more stuff on the seat than he fixed with the cover that was marginally better than what was on it.

Its not bad when you are replacing the whole cushion with the leather piece already on it. The problems start when you need to replace the leather on the foam.

My problem was the foam that got separated from its metal frame:

IMG_2527 by Italian Horses, on Flickr

IMG_2526 by Italian Horses, on Flickr

07-27-2020, 10:46 AM	#1
Texaz3 Private First Class 195 Rep 177 Posts Drives: Z3MC Z4MC E36M E46M E93M E39M Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	E85/86 seat cushion foam replacement I did a quick search, but can't really find anything - maybe I'm not searching right. 2007 E86M, heated seats. On my driver's seat, the foam appears to be collapsing at the back end of the sear cushion - is there any DIY write ups on how to replace? Is this involved process, or pretty easy to do? I wrench, but never worked with upholstery, or leather for that matter. Also, it appears to be just a foam piece (no heater pad) for the driver's seat - do I have a correct part number for this? 52107896164 Thanks!
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08-20-2020, 01:12 PM	#2
rsutoratosu Captain 114 Rep 779 Posts Drives: Z4 3.0i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	I would like to know too.. I want to redye my seats and would like to take it apart.. __________________ -Roranji
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1messedupZ4M Private First Class 8 Rep 121 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4M, 2003 E46 M3 Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Annapolis, MD iTrader: (0)	good lord 300 dollars for some foam?? lol
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08-21-2020, 08:48 AM	#4
Texaz3 Private First Class 195 Rep 177 Posts Drives: Z3MC Z4MC E36M E46M E93M E39M Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	I have sorted this out without taking the seat apart and replacing the foam. So I can't answer the question about taking it apart. But as far as the price goes - it does include built in heater mat and wiring, so it is not just foam - though overpriced nonetheless.
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08-21-2020, 11:34 AM	#5
rsutoratosu Captain 114 Rep 779 Posts Drives: Z4 3.0i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	Wow.. Did you do it from the bottom ? I actually found this video.. __________________ -Roranji
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08-23-2020, 07:47 AM	#6
Texaz3 Private First Class 195 Rep 177 Posts Drives: Z3MC Z4MC E36M E46M E93M E39M Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	What an awful video. This dude broke more stuff on the seat than he fixed with the cover that was marginally better than what was on it. Its not bad when you are replacing the whole cushion with the leather piece already on it. The problems start when you need to replace the leather on the foam. My problem was the foam that got separated from its metal frame: IMG_2527 by Italian Horses, on Flickr IMG_2526 by Italian Horses, on Flickr
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