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Broken Seat...

  • 29-06-2015 9:13pm
    #1
    doopa
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 435 ✭✭


    The backing to the drivers seat on my e36 BMW 3 series has become loose. The two screws at the bottom are no longer attached to the plastic backing because of cracks in the plastic. How easy would it be to put in a new seat? Phoned a few breakers but none of them had one and they didn't seem optimistic. Where else would I find one?


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  • #2
    JoeySully
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,276 ✭✭✭JoeySully


    coupe or saloon ? where are you located ? Easy to take out, think they are TORX bits


  • #3
    Tommyboy40
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 629 ✭✭✭Tommyboy40


    very straightforward to remove but make sure it has the correct seat belt receptacle or swop the one from your existing seat to ensure SRS operation. Valdas Motor confidence would be able to look after you
    Motor Confidence: Unit 14B Knockmitten lane, Western industrial estate, Naas road D12. +353868964573


  • #4
    doopa
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 435 ✭✭doopa


    JoeySully wrote: »
    coupe or saloon ? where are you located ? Easy to take out, think they are TORX bits

    It's a convertible. I have the screwdriver - but just wonder where to find spare trim for the rear of the seat!?

    Based in Belfast, Derry.


  • #5
    Vowel Movement
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 299 ✭✭Vowel Movement


    Traynors in armagh are very good for parts and they deliver.


  • #6
    JoeySully
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,276 ✭✭✭JoeySully


    according to the parts catalog any seat back from any e36 will fit. saloon/coupe and estate. The seat frame is obviously not the same

    http://bmwfans.info/parts-catalog/E36-Sedan/Europe/318i-M43/R-M/mar1996/browse/seats/front_seat_pan_pad/#1977959_1


    I have one but I'm in Cork. Might fit in a parcel motel, I will check the size later.


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  • #7
    doopa
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 435 ✭✭doopa


    JoeySully wrote: »
    according to the parts catalog any seat back from any e36 will fit. saloon/coupe and estate. The seat frame is obviously not the same

    http://bmwfans.info/parts-catalog/E36-Sedan/Europe/318i-M43/R-M/mar1996/browse/seats/front_seat_pan_pad/#1977959_1


    I have one but I'm in Cork. Might fit in a parcel motel, I will check the size later.

    I think its part number 4 I've after - 329 dollars sounds like a lot :/ Spoke to Auto Trim in Belfast and they will have a look at it later this week. Thanks for the responses. How much would I be looking for a new seat?


  • #8
    JoeySully
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,276 ✭✭✭JoeySully


    can you post a picture of your seat


  • #9
    doopa
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 435 ✭✭doopa


    JoeySully wrote: »
    can you post a picture of your seat

    Hopefully you can see what's happened from the photo. Still haven't had any joy finding a replacement and looking for ideas about how to fix.


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