Thread: Tips and suggestions for replacing destroyed E39 driver seat adjustment control panel
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Old 11-20-2012, 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by bluebee View Post
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Note: Googling, I find there is M4x10x0.7 (which is a course thread) and M4x10x0.5 (which is a fine thread) so I 'assume' it's an M4x10x0.5.
I just realized I can remove the bolt on the passenger seat and just match 'that' at Home Depot...
It's actually a 4mm sheet metal screw that goes into a "U" clip. A good substitute is a #8 x 3/8". That would actually be 4.2mm x 9mm.
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