Do I need to remove the battery when fixing seat twist?
It appears as though I've got the seat twist problem described by so many, with several methods on repair. The problem is with the drivers seat recline. Two things that I couldn't get a clear answer on are:
1) Should I disconnect the battery first in my car? '94 540.
2) I've got memory seats and the methods describe only say that its more complicated but not how. Is there anything specifc I should be aware of here?
If its drivers side only that your messing with then i wouldn't
worry about it. If its the passenger side then i'd think about disconnecting it unless your positive that you won't turn the key on. Theres a seat sensor on your year i believe on the passenger side tied into the passenger side airbag and you would set a fault if you turned the key on with that sensor disconnected. If its the drivers side , as you say then leave the battery connected and just unplug it under the seat , you'll want the power there anyway to check your adjustments as you fix the cable. On most of them that i do i have to change the setting a couple of times before the seat feels square to me. Usually it may look perfectly straight visually but when you sit in it your back can still feel some twist so then you pull the cable back out and turn it some more until both sides are adjusted the same.
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Originally Posted by bbig119
It appears as though I've got the seat twist problem described by so many, with several methods on repair. The problem is with the drivers seat recline. Two things that I couldn't get a clear answer on are:
1) Should I disconnect the battery first in my car? '94 540.
2) I've got memory seats and the methods describe only say that its more complicated but not how. Is there anything specifc I should be aware of here?
I use a 12 v cordless drill with a 3/8 keyless jacobs chuck , it
fits down onto the end of the cable nicely and i use the slowest speed setting to spin the cable.
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Originally Posted by bbig119
When adjusting the seat, what should I use to turn the cable? I saw someone post something saying they put it in a a drill or something to turn it which was much better than manually twisting it. I suppose I could ajust the seat with one out till I'm ready to put the other one in and try it that way, but that may get frusterating.
Thanks for the notes about the airbag guys. I'll keep it mind.