GO FISHING, use SLABSAUCE Fishing Attractant
Results 1 to 5 of 5

Thread: plastic cover under rear seat?

  1. #1
    Join Date
    Jan 2004
    Location
    Lexington, Kentucky
    Posts
    2,561

    Default plastic cover under rear seat?

    there is a tan plastic cover under the rear seat about 2x5 inches. Positioned on the passenger side under the seat edge in front of the battery.

    If you pop the cover off and there is an empty black plastic box with a bolt stuck in a hole. The bolt is not fastened to anything. However, It is treaded but has a spiral cut the length of the 2 inch bolt. I found it when checking for an elusive rattle.

    What is it? Something to do with access to a ground perhaps?

    I tried OEM parts and came up cold as I did not hve enough info to really search for it. TIA
    Thanks,

    1995 525i Auto, M50TU 2.5L, EAT chip, 1/95 build, USA, 205/65/15 tires, ASC+T, HID, lumbar, EC Mirror, BMW Alpine 5 radio with BMW-Pioneer CD Changer, abt 236k miles, Oxford Green/Parchment

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Mar 2006
    Posts
    811

    Default

    Picture? Bolt description sounds like a seatbelt bolt.

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Oct 2004
    Posts
    3,395

    Default

    That's the battery ground, a convenient way to disconnect the battery without having to remove the rear seat bottom. Do it all the time -- much faster and easier.

    best, whit

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Jan 2004
    Location
    Lexington, Kentucky
    Posts
    2,561

    Default to small for seat belt

    It it too small for a seat belt bolt. It would take about a 10 MM socket.
    It is located on the front of the seat panel, not at the rear under the seat.

    Sorry no pictures. Thanks

    Quote Originally Posted by joshua43214
    Picture? Bolt description sounds like a seatbelt bolt.
    Thanks,

    1995 525i Auto, M50TU 2.5L, EAT chip, 1/95 build, USA, 205/65/15 tires, ASC+T, HID, lumbar, EC Mirror, BMW Alpine 5 radio with BMW-Pioneer CD Changer, abt 236k miles, Oxford Green/Parchment

  5. #5
    Join Date
    Jan 2004
    Location
    Lexington, Kentucky
    Posts
    2,561

    Default How does it work?

    Bet it's in my manual! Thanks

    Quote Originally Posted by lowell
    That's the battery ground, a convenient way to disconnect the battery without having to remove the rear seat bottom. Do it all the time -- much faster and easier.

    best, whit
    Thanks,

    1995 525i Auto, M50TU 2.5L, EAT chip, 1/95 build, USA, 205/65/15 tires, ASC+T, HID, lumbar, EC Mirror, BMW Alpine 5 radio with BMW-Pioneer CD Changer, abt 236k miles, Oxford Green/Parchment

Similar Threads

  1. Replies: 11
    Last Post: 06-04-2009, 11:56 AM
  2. drivers seat rear cover
    By edward in forum 5 Series BMW
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 03-06-2007, 06:04 AM
  3. Vertical Plastic Tray below right rear seat ?
    By bagpuss in forum 5 Series BMW
    Replies: 10
    Last Post: 09-13-2006, 07:59 AM
  4. sheepskin rear seat cover
    By rob101 in forum 5 Series BMW
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 01-18-2006, 05:42 PM
  5. Rear seat cover
    By brodee in forum 5 Series BMW
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 05-01-2005, 07:46 PM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •