Need help removing my E92 rear seats

[vvzzxx]

E92 M3

I already removed the side cushions and the bottom cushions, just need help removing the folding cushions.

What size are the two torx screws connecting the foldable seats? The space there is very narrow and I cannot fit any of my tools in there, does anyone have a special suggestion for removing them?

[deansbimmer]

You don't have to remove the support in the center of the rear seats. Once you remove the outer side mounts, separate/pull the seat backs outwards and away from each other. If you separate the seats far enough (requires some muscle and patience), then the large hinge pin will slide out of the other seat and allow seatback removal. Or at that point, if its easier for you, when you slide them apart far enough you can get your torx wrench in there to remove the center support.

[vvzzxx]

Originally Posted by deansbimmer

You don't have to remove the support in the center of the rear seats. Once you remove the outer side mounts, separate/pull the seat backs outwards and away from each other. If you separate the seats far enough (requires some muscle and patience), then the large hinge pin will slide out of the other seat and allow seatback removal. Or at that point, if its easier for you, when you slide them apart far enough you can get your torx wrench in there to remove the center support.

Thank you so much man!!! I just got back from vacation and took them out within 3 minutes, had no idea.

[roastbeef]

its a huge pain in the ass and i sort of bent the little plastic-ish dowel that goes between the seats that links them through the center support. lots of bad words and banging coming from the back seat of the 'beef car that day. i used a pry bar to move the seat out of the way a little bit to get the torx ratchet in there.

[MTM]

I just recently replaced my seats, and confirm that I did not have to remove the torz bolts. I can ALSO confirm that wiggling them out and getting the new ones back in does take some time and patience!

[roastbeef]

Originally Posted by MTM

I just recently replaced my seats, and confirm that I did not have to remove the torz bolts. I can ALSO confirm that wiggling them out and getting the new ones back in does take some time and patience!

do you not have the split rear seats?

[vvzzxx]

Originally Posted by roastbeef

do you not have the split rear seats?

I have split rear seats, wiggled them out as well

[MTM]

Originally Posted by roastbeef

do you not have the split rear seats?

By split, I assume you mean two-piece...then, yes.

[roastbeef]

i don't understand how you got it out without unbolting the center support...