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Post by bigwinn » Tue Feb 13, 2024 8:33 am

Hi all

A few questions/assumptions on my behalf before undertaking my first e89 seat removal:

- the roof can be opened and left open safely with the battery off with no issues?
- the battery off procedure of disconnect for 20 mins same as e85 applies no issues?
- what Torx size are the 4 seat bolts

Thanks in advance!

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Post by flybobbie » Tue Feb 13, 2024 9:18 am

So open roof, roof in boot, how do you disconnect battery?

So disconnect battery, wait, unbolt and unplug seat, reconnect battery, open roof, lift out seat.
Don't forget with battery disconnected tie rag around one latch ring to stop boot dropping and latching.
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Post by bigwinn » Tue Feb 13, 2024 9:22 am

That’s what I needed to know! Spot on thank you

Will that throw airbag codes?
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Post by Chippie » Tue Feb 13, 2024 10:02 am

Isn’t there room to disconnect the battery with the roof stored? Remove the boot floor panel first before storing roof?
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Post by Pondrew » Tue Feb 13, 2024 10:49 am

Good luck with it Stuart and be careful with that car. If you find any money under the seats it's mine BTW! :D
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Post by bigwinn » Tue Feb 13, 2024 10:56 am

Pondrew wrote: ↑Tue Feb 13, 2024 10:49 am Good luck with it Stuart and be careful with that car. If you find any money under the seats it's mine BTW! :D
That made me laugh!
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Post by bigwinn » Tue Feb 13, 2024 10:57 am

Chippie wrote: ↑Tue Feb 13, 2024 10:02 am Isn’t there room to disconnect the battery with the roof stored? Remove the boot floor panel first before storing roof?
I’ll have a check
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Post by B21 » Tue Feb 13, 2024 11:05 am

Chippie wrote: ↑Tue Feb 13, 2024 10:02 am Isn’t there room to disconnect the battery with the roof stored? Remove the boot floor panel first before storing roof?

Correct :thumbsup:
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Post by bigwinn » Tue Feb 13, 2024 11:10 am

B21 wrote: ↑Tue Feb 13, 2024 11:05 am
Chippie wrote: ↑Tue Feb 13, 2024 10:02 am Isn’t there room to disconnect the battery with the roof stored? Remove the boot floor panel first before storing roof?

Correct :thumbsup:
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Post by flybobbie » Tue Feb 13, 2024 11:21 am

I don't remember disconnecting battery when i removed the seat.
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Post by The.Analyst » Tue Feb 13, 2024 11:34 am

flybobbie wrote: ↑Tue Feb 13, 2024 11:21 am I don't remember disconnecting battery when i removed the seat.
It threw a stored code on my car.
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Post by bigwinn » Tue Feb 13, 2024 1:04 pm

Any clues on the Torx size- looks like a t55 to my uneducated eye
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Post by IRD » Tue Feb 13, 2024 7:49 pm

Pondrew wrote: ↑Tue Feb 13, 2024 10:49 am Good luck with it Stuart and be careful with that car. If you find any money under the seats it's mine BTW! :D
I’ve already looked. Not a sou! 🤨
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Post by Jollyjoiner » Tue Feb 13, 2024 9:57 pm

Good luck with the seat swap, adaptation, I've got room in my shed again now the seats aren't in there :D
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Post by Pondrew » Wed Feb 14, 2024 12:17 am

IRD wrote: ↑Tue Feb 13, 2024 7:49 pm I’ve already looked. Not a sou!
You would be amazed Ian. When I took the seats out of my Z3 I found £17, 3 shillings and threepence. It is quite an old car TBF. :)

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