Do you need to replace the frame rail on a car?
Do you need to replace the frame rail on a car?
As a collision repair technician, replacing or repairing a frame rail is ultimately your decision and your responsibility. One of the most important factors to consider when making that decision is whether or not the vehicle manufacturer recommends sectioning. If the manufacturer doesn’t recommend it, don’t do it.
What causes seat rail bushing to wear out?
Seat fore and aft movement is done by a threaded rod via an electric motor. The nut the rod threads into has a rubber insulator designed to remove the shock when the seat is at full extension. This rubber bushing wears out over time and causes the movement issue discussed earlier. When replacing you have two choices.
How to replace the seat rail on a BMW Z3?
Working at the front bottom of the seal rail, remove two T25 Torx fasteners (green arrows). Then working at the back of the seat rail, remove the T45 adjuster bolt (green arrow). Once the adjuster bolt is removed, slide the adjustment rod out of the seat rail.
What to use to repair seat track guide?
Silicone based lubricant, I use Sil-gylide A 6mm allen key, and 10mm socket, or a pair of needle nose pliers. A flathead screwdriver An hour or so, less if its just 1 seat. Good clean work surface for the seats to chill on. CABRIO OWNERS TAKE NOTE!
As a collision repair technician, replacing or repairing a frame rail is ultimately your decision and your responsibility. One of the most important factors to consider when making that decision is whether or not the vehicle manufacturer recommends sectioning. If the manufacturer doesn’t recommend it, don’t do it.
Seat fore and aft movement is done by a threaded rod via an electric motor. The nut the rod threads into has a rubber insulator designed to remove the shock when the seat is at full extension. This rubber bushing wears out over time and causes the movement issue discussed earlier. When replacing you have two choices.
Working at the front bottom of the seal rail, remove two T25 Torx fasteners (green arrows). Then working at the back of the seat rail, remove the T45 adjuster bolt (green arrow). Once the adjuster bolt is removed, slide the adjustment rod out of the seat rail.
Silicone based lubricant, I use Sil-gylide A 6mm allen key, and 10mm socket, or a pair of needle nose pliers. A flathead screwdriver An hour or so, less if its just 1 seat. Good clean work surface for the seats to chill on. CABRIO OWNERS TAKE NOTE!
