The most clear cut example of how to fix this problem. Thank you.

Did the same thing on my E39, cut and adjusted all cables...the shrink wrap is a nice touch, I would have liked to have done that but until it messes up again (highly unlikely), its good for now. Very nice video and explanation, should help many E39 owners going forward.

Ahhhh yes. I just bought my 01 525i from my grandparents and after my mom rode in it I noticed that and wondered why. Thank you for helping me💯

The seats cleaned up nicely.

gave you a thumbs up the moment you discovered the second twist on the driver's seat--I feel you pain. great video!

I love to relax and watch this series, amazing work!

Another great video to add to your collection. Nice seeing the Z is still in stall #1 too!

Love these videos 530 owners are gonna refrence this video for years to come. I did with my 325e

Nice work! Really enjoy your BMW content 🙂 This makes me glad I am an e30 enthusiast - so much simpler 👍

Thank you! I just fixed mine, it is a much smoother ride with your help 😊

Awesome work , I’m on the process of doing it myself and I’m glad you showed your mistake very helpful

You did a great job very well done!

Always great detail and instructional thanks

awesome video i will be giving this a go tomorrow !

Thank you, this fix worked great

Thanks for your content❤

Great Video.

Very well done ..thank you.

Thanks for sharing....... I need to do this on both seats as well.....

It helped a lot thank you very much..

Much needed to see know ik wt to due nxt day off

I've read about this fix before but this was awesome to actually see it done, thanks for posting. We have to get you into a heat gun so you can get rid of that grill lighter though : )

Thank you

This is the best case scenario. The cable in question at least on the 2001 704's and similar year models will be the plastic cable with a long spring inside of it. After time these springs snap inside and you have to replace the entire cable.

thanks a lot

Just watched the same issue M539 restorations had with the seat twist in his E32, Good thing I got a E30 with manual sport seats.

Thanks

So over time do the seat cables get stretched or the like and need retrimming? Excellent video, felt for you when you had to take them out again mind 😉

Awesome, thanks so much! Looks like you didn’t spend zero dollars though… I bet that heat shrink tubing was at least 2 dollars. 😂 Thanks again!

Thanks for your video. What tool should I use since my bolts are star shaped?

Crazy, I was just remembering my comment on your wagon, since we have had the same succession of cars. Then a couple days later my friend offered me his family's 2003 530i auto for a great deal

All well and good unless your seat height adjustment is broken, outside side of seat is all down and you cannot get clearance to the seatbelt bolt to take it out. This requires in-car repair which is much more tedious. Any suggestions? Great video.

I did this any my seat is still twisting. Any other area I should check?

What happened to the E30?

My 99 Lexus is laughing at that electric seat ;) hahha

Is it worth getting a 2002 540 with 108k miles? Or better a Mercedes 2003 E 430 with 120k miles?

Did you disconnect the battery before removing the seats?

Hi, did you bought new steel ends for the cables or you just cleaned old ones?

I could not remove the bolt holding the seatbelt on the passenger side. There is no room for a socket, tried pliers and vice gripes just could not budge it. Would removing the seatbelt from the pillar be easier just time consuming. I hadn't noticed but the removal of the plastic casing for the seat controls is another issue. Any advice would be helpful. I am going to need a lot more patience as well. Trying to save some big buck, quoted $1500 for one seat by dealership. That is not going to happen.

Thanks!

can I use this same method for a 95’540i (e34), i have the same problem

Hi i have the same problem, seat dont goed up and down on one side onky, do i have to fix all 4?

Hej mam pytanie czy przed naprawą muszę ustawić fotele równo ? Np. oparcie ? Czy wróci na to samo miejsce jak będzie już sprawny ?

make longer videos please like at least 20mins

Gloves ! Omg , pretty boy needs to keep his mani nice !! Lmao!

Next time show where the bolts are located

Thanks