11-17-2018, 12:50 PM | #1 |
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Removing the back panel of the front seat?
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Has anyone removed the plastic seat panel of the rear of their f30 front seat ? I have a plastic rattling comming from inside the rear of the front passanger seat and want to remove this panel to investigate. Any tips on how it's held on or removal? Thanks. Last edited by jonnyni; 11-17-2018 at 01:37 PM.. |
11-17-2018, 01:30 PM | #2 |
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Sorry, have no idea. You may want to reword your subject line to 'removing the back panel of the front seat' as it may catch the eye of someone who has done this before. It is unclear now what it is you are looking for in your subject line.
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11-17-2018, 02:27 PM | #7 |
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It has lips along the way and you need to maneuver/slide it downward and out.
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You do not need to wait as the fit is pretty tight until you get the pin. Part 52201964201 2 per seat. |
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Thanks, I'm hoping it's relatively easy to locate the rattle. When you hit the back part of the seat you can hear something plastic rattle/vibrate in the seat. When you press the plastic part firm against the seat and hit the same area its fine. |
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They deformed as I was attempting to pry them out and I decided for 50 cents I’d rather have new non-deformed pins that would also be more secure than fooling around with it and potentially marring the plastic seat back cover cosmetically in the process. Of course, I’ve also been called an elitist in another thread because I’d rather pay for a 50¢ Pin instead of possibly marring the seat pulling on the expansion pin that’s designed not to come out. |
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I used a small pry tool and that worked really well. Maybe the back of a small hammer would work well too. |
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11-18-2018, 01:15 PM | #17 |
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My pins came out pretty easily too when I took my cover off while contrast stitching my seats. You may need to push on the panel to get the holes to align better. Also, pushing on the panel where the "hooks" in the middle of it are made it easier to slide on/off.
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Hey, I’m having the exact same rattling issue in my e90. Have you been able to solve what was causing the rattle? Sounds like a loose piece on my end too, haven’t taken the cover off yet. The side parts of my front passenger seat don’t adjust but I can hear the motor running, I’m thinking this might have something to do with it.
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