'89 e30 vert drivers side sport seat fix

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  • -holiday76
    Noobie
    • Apr 2013
    • 11

    #1

    '89 e30 vert drivers side sport seat fix

    I just got this car last week.

    The drivers seat in my 89 vert with sport seats is broken in that the back of the seat doesn't recline correctly, and it sits at a weird angle. If you're sitting in the seat your right shoulder will be leaning back pretty far. The seat back isn't square or parallel to the steering wheel, if that makes sense.

    Are these seats rebuild able or should I start looking for a new seat? it's in otherwise great cosmetic shape , it's heated, so it'd be nice to keep it.

    I think I'm going to take it apart this week and see if there is a broken spot weld or something. Any tips for me?
  • Todd Black 88
    No R3VLimiter
    • Oct 2007
    • 3449

    #2
    Pull the back cover off and take a look at the mount for the backrest. There is a bolt that comes loose that causes it to lean, aswell as the bracket snaps but can be fixed by welding.

    For the recline, see if The cable snapped, if not, lube the mechanism.
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    • jeffnhiscars
      R3V OG
      • Jun 2011
      • 6010

      #3
      I actually have an extra drivers seat back frame so if yours is beyond repair PM me
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      • -holiday76
        Noobie
        • Apr 2013
        • 11

        #4
        Originally posted by jeffnhiscars
        I actually have an extra drivers seat back frame so if yours is beyond repair PM me
        i will, thanks!

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