Probably a stupid question...but

[idej_z4]

Do I need to disconnect my battery before I remove the electric seats on my E86?

 

[colb]

Disconnect the battery and wait 10 mins after you have taken the seat retaining bolts out from the base, you will need power to move the seats back and forwards to get on the bolts. After a 10 min wait you will be ok to disconnect the underseat wiring, if the battery is left connected and the ignition turns on it will set the airbag light which will have to be cleared with a code reader. Always safer to disconnect the battery to avoid triggering the airbag light.

 

[Lynchy]

I did many years ago, I think it stops air bag lights being triggered.

 

[Lynchy]

Colb explained it better than me and quicker

 

[idej_z4]

Disconnect the battery and wait 10 mins after you have taken the seat retaining bolts out from the base, you will need power to move the seats back and forwards to get on the bolts. After a 10 min wait you will be ok to disconnect the underseat wiring, if the battery is left connected and the ignition turns on it will set the airbag light which will have to be cleared with a code reader. Always safer to disconnect the battery to avoid triggering the airbag light.

Thanks buddy. glad I checked!

 

[idej_z4]

Colb explained it better than me and quicker

 

[mr.tourette]

tip.. if you are removing the seats mate put some towels down around the trims, they are heavier than they look nd awkward to remove and its easy to scratch the plastics with the seat rails

 

[idej_z4]

tip.. if you are removing the seats mate put some towels down around the trims, they are heavier than they look nd awkward to remove and its easy to scratch the plastics with the seat rails

I've roped the Mrs into helping purely for that reason. :rofl:

Thanks for the tip.

 

[idej_z4]

Top tip for anyone trying this. Make sure your seat is at its highest position or you won't be able to access the final bolt for the seabelt release. I found this out the hard way... :headbang: