1996 BMW 525i electric car seats

1996 BMW 525I
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ORBIE17
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1996 BMW 525i Two Wheel Drive Manual 121.00 miles

the part that fits into the moter of the electric seats how is that bit fited or removed the moters are all finebut its the bit that fits into moter that is at fault thank you
Mar 17, 2009 at 9:03 AM
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DOCHAGERTY
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The plastic tubes that house the flexible drives need to be shortened by about 8mm. One of the metal ends on the plastic tubes can be heated and removed and the plastic tube shortened and the metal end heated and reinstalled. I use a heat gun but have also used a cigarette lighter, be cautious with the open flame! Do one end of both tubes and the flexible drives come out when the work is being done, careful with them, they will be greasy.
Mar 17, 2009 at 2:24 PM
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