Did the same thing on my E39, cut and adjusted all cables...the shrink wrap is a nice touch, I would have liked to have done that but until it messes up again (highly unlikely), its good for now. Very nice video and explanation, should help many E39 owners going forward.
Amazing video thanks for the clear instructions fixed my e38 driver seat twist easily! Even though it’s only been twisted for a day it killed my back, now I can sit comfortably driving my limo again
Great advice and explanation. I was dreading the fix not knowing what was the issue until I watched your video. Out, repaired, and back installed in my 520i in 2hrs! Thanks Little tip if your seat is twisted and without power just connect your cordless drill chuck to the cable to even them out. 👍
I've read about this fix before but this was awesome to actually see it done, thanks for posting. We have to get you into a heat gun so you can get rid of that grill lighter though : )
This is the best case scenario. The cable in question at least on the 2001 704's and similar year models will be the plastic cable with a long spring inside of it. After time these springs snap inside and you have to replace the entire cable.
Crazy, I was just remembering my comment on your wagon, since we have had the same succession of cars. Then a couple days later my friend offered me his family's 2003 530i auto for a great deal
All well and good unless your seat height adjustment is broken, outside side of seat is all down and you cannot get clearance to the seatbelt bolt to take it out. This requires in-car repair which is much more tedious. Any suggestions? Great video.
So over time do the seat cables get stretched or the like and need retrimming? Excellent video, felt for you when you had to take them out again mind 😉
I could not remove the bolt holding the seatbelt on the passenger side. There is no room for a socket, tried pliers and vice gripes just could not budge it. Would removing the seatbelt from the pillar be easier just time consuming. I hadn't noticed but the removal of the plastic casing for the seat controls is another issue. Any advice would be helpful. I am going to need a lot more patience as well. Trying to save some big buck, quoted $1500 for one seat by dealership. That is not going to happen.
@@PracticalEnthusiast I would like to tell you in some way what the problem is with my seat. I think I detected another problem with the metal cable that runs inside. There is a way to communicate and be able to send you images of what I mention.
