Swap front seat left <-> right

magnust · 30-04-2011, 05:41 PM

Sorry for my slight lack of english skillz

I'm wondering if the cloth-alcantara-cover-part (can't find the correct english term, sorry) on both the front seats are identical making it possible to swap between left and right front seats. The seat cloth/alcantara is still in great nick but since my car has done 90000 km I thought it'd be a good idea to swap sides in time before the driver side gets visibly worn.

Obviously the seats themselves are different with the folding button and other stuff. But if the cloth/alcantaraparts can be swapped I'd like to do that.

Anyone know if this is possible?

**shimmy** · 30-04-2011, 05:47 PM

Magnust..no need for apologies for your English skilz, at least you don't write in caps like some here

I have never swapped but realOEM suggest seat back, lumbar support wnd back pad are identical BUT seat pad are left /right

See here

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...26&hg=52&fg=10

shane@mbtech · 30-04-2011, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shimmy

Magnust..no need for apologies for your English skilz, at least you don't write in caps like some here

I have never swapped but realOEM suggest seat back, lumbar support wnd back pad are identical BUT seat pad are left /right

See here

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...26&hg=52&fg=10

Seat pad will be sided shim due to occupancy sensor. But the rest could be swapped no probs, seats removal takes 5 mins.

**shimmy** · 30-04-2011, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by lawsy

Seat pad will be sided shim due to occupancy sensor. But the rest could be swapped no probs, seats removal takes 5 mins.

is occupancy sensor just an easy swiotch then Lawsy? (funnily my passenger seat hasnt seen much action apart form NorthernJim wetting himself at Spa)

karbonkid · 30-04-2011, 08:11 PM

Occupancy sensor is only lightly glued in place on the sponge and can be removed easily yes.

magnust · 30-04-2011, 08:33 PM

Thx for the replies!!

5 minutes... sounds like something I could have a go at possibly then!

Any starter hints on how to remove?

shane@mbtech · 30-04-2011, 08:34 PM

As k said, pretty easily sorted, trim work can be quite fiddly, one of those things you either find easy or hard

I personally love trim work.

shane@mbtech · 30-04-2011, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by magnust

Thx for the replies!!

5 minutes... sounds like something I could have a go at possibly then!

Any starter hints on how to remove?

5 mins to remove the seats

4 bolts per seat and a couple of electric plugs, lay a towel over your kick panel to avoid scratches when removing seats.

Lift the seats out, I lift them out with one hand so not difficult

The rest is self explanatory really

Good luck

karbonkid · 30-04-2011, 08:39 PM

My occupancy sensor before swapping:

northernjim · 02-05-2011, 12:43 AM

There was I, relaxing on a sunday evening, seeking to learn a little more about these dodgepot beemers when I find this little gem tucked away

Quote:

Originally Posted by shimmy

is occupancy sensor just an easy switch then Lawsy? (funnily my passenger seat hasnt seen much action apart from NorthernJim wetting himself at Spa)

you do have such a scary face tho shrek

30-04-2011, 05:41 PM	#1
magnust S4 - Getting the hang of it Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 138 Casino cash: $1477	Swap front seat left <-> right Sorry for my slight lack of english skillz I'm wondering if the cloth-alcantara-cover-part (can't find the correct english term, sorry) on both the front seats are identical making it possible to swap between left and right front seats. The seat cloth/alcantara is still in great nick but since my car has done 90000 km I thought it'd be a good idea to swap sides in time before the driver side gets visibly worn. Obviously the seats themselves are different with the folding button and other stuff. But if the cloth/alcantaraparts can be swapped I'd like to do that. Anyone know if this is possible? __________________ My Swedish track day / hobby racing site: www.rejsa.nu

30-04-2011, 05:47 PM	#2
shimmy CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Uk Posts: 14,646 Casino cash: $43909	Magnust..no need for apologies for your English skilz, at least you don't write in caps like some here I have never swapped but realOEM suggest seat back, lumbar support wnd back pad are identical BUT seat pad are left /right See here http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...26&hg=52&fg=10 __________________ .

30-04-2011, 08:11 PM	#5
karbonkid S6, Sport On, Traction Off Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sussex Posts: 1,912 Casino cash: $10231	Occupancy sensor is only lightly glued in place on the sponge and can be removed easily yes. __________________

30-04-2011, 08:33 PM	#6
magnust S4 - Getting the hang of it Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 138 Casino cash: $1477	Thx for the replies!! 5 minutes... sounds like something I could have a go at possibly then! Any starter hints on how to remove? __________________ My Swedish track day / hobby racing site: www.rejsa.nu

30-04-2011, 08:39 PM	#9
karbonkid S6, Sport On, Traction Off Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sussex Posts: 1,912 Casino cash: $10231	My occupancy sensor before swapping: __________________

30-04-2011, 08:34 PM	#7
shane@mbtech CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: warrington Posts: 5,419 Casino cash: $19783	As k said, pretty easily sorted, trim work can be quite fiddly, one of those things you either find easy or hard I personally love trim work.