1999 Z3 with broken power passenger seat

Boodski · Mar 31, 2014

My 1999 Z3 convertible has a broken power seat motor; I am unable to access seat bolts to remove the seat to access the motor, etc. Is there a way to manually move the seat forward to access the rear anchor bolts? Or does anyone have a solution or suggestion to access the rear bolts? Most of the suggested repair methods I have found for replacement of the motor is to remove the seat (S%@t!!!)..."I am lacking the ability to get to that point in the repair"...thanks for the help...Boodski

AB1945 · Mar 31, 2014

http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=CL31&mospid=48080&btnr=52_0807&hg=52&fg=10

Check the seat diagram above. The drive shafts from each side of the actuator (part #3) at the front of the seat will move it backward and forward. The shafts (part #4) are a flexible cable which will allow you to flex them and pull the ends from the seat rails. All you have to do now is find something that will fit in the seat rails where the shaft was then turn it and the seat will move backward and forward. You'll have to alternate sides so that one does not get too far forward or behind the other. It'll take a while but it works. Good luck.

Boodski · Mar 31, 2014

Thanks!!! I will give it a try

Blacklane · Apr 1, 2014

Here's the manual method of moving the seat:
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=644673

1999 Z3 with broken power passenger seat

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