Project 79: Sport Seats / Seat Removal

[Wayne at Pelican Parts]

Got any questions on Project 79 for your E36 or E30? Ask them here!

-Wayne

[bobdur]

I want to replace the power bucket seats in my E36. I started to remove my passenger side seat by removing the two front nuts, since the seat is slid to the rear and the two nuts/bolts are accessible.

Next, I tried to move the seat forward in order to expose the rear rails and nuts/bolts. But the seat does not move. Now, I know that the electric mechanisms dont work at all. I cant press any button to move the seat forward electrically (but my drivers side seat does work from the button control).

Any idea as to what I can do ...any help is appreciated?