BMW 1 series seatbelt tensioner replacement

[@aaronf4201]

Really helpful. I’m putting alcantara sport seats in my f20 1 series and I need to use my current tensioners on the new seats. Perfectly explained.

[@greezysgarage]

Glad I could be of help!

[@christiankirkenes5922]

I am changing the seat buckle in a X5 E53 and this procedure is very similar, so it helped me to navigate my own seat, THANKS!!

[@greezysgarage]

Glad I could help! Figured I’d make a video since I was replacing it anyways :)

[@seriously_america]

only negative i have is need to use a torque wrench. its a valuable tool when working on bmws especially when it comes to safety devices like seats and belts. the seat frame bolts should be tightened to 42nm or 31ft-lbs

[@greezysgarage]

Thanks!

[@seriously_america]

@@greezysgarage no problem. Ur video helped me be able to change out my tensioner. I tried without removing the seat and that was not gonna work so ur video showed me how easy removing the seat is. So much appreciated keep the videos coming ull get more subs and views just keep upload content

[@andyandrei8698]

Where you guys find the torque specs? I would like to take a look at how much different parts need to be tightened

[@seriously_america]

@@andyandrei8698 depends on the year of the vehicle ur trying to reference. anything before 2013 i think is easy to find online from a repair manual. everything after that is more difficult bc bmw stopped allowing people to freely access repair manual. so u gotta find a place to buy a repair manual or pay ridiculous price to access bmw tis software.

[@greezysgarage]

Sorry for the late response, due to this being a reply and not a new comment, I don't get a notification. It seems as if Exx chasis cars (6X8X,9X etc) are 35 ft lbs, while Fxx chassis cars (F3x etc) are 42 ft lbs, you can reference here. These should apply to most cars of these generations, but you'll want to check specifically. I find bimmerpost.net to be very helpful in all areas :) www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=98231 f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1830010

[@daviddorado5632]

Videazo amigo. Como haces para checkear la continuidad de los contactos de la esterilla fuera del asiento?

[@greezysgarage]

Since the connections go right into the main seat connector, you'd have to look up a wiring diagram for the main connector, and then trace them to their destinations (unfortunately I'm not sure where they go, but you should be able to look it up) I'd reference forums on bimmerpost.com for info, good luck!

[@georgejrpetre6155]

I wonder if this is my problem as well? 🤔 the little icon keeps popping up in the dashboard and sometimes the bigger seat icon pops up as well, then it disappears, all that while I got my seatbelt on and I'm driving at the same time. It's the most annoying thing! What do you suggest?

[@greezysgarage]

This could be the issue then. Does the gong sound while the light is on/when you start driving? Which icons are on your instrument cluster intermittently? In not 100% sure if this would work, but you could also try switching the driver's/passenger's tensioners and testing that in a parking lot or something, I'm not sure if you can actually install them on opposite sides. It's tricky when it comes on randomly though.

[@georgejrpetre6155]

@@greezysgarage So I get the indicator in the dashboard that the seatbelt is not buckled up. The bigger seat icon is actually the indicator for the airbag which every do often comes up while I'm driving the car; after which it disappears. But the seat belt icon (indicator) is still on. At times whenever I buckle up the seatbelt icon goes away, but most of the time is staying on all the time.

[@greezysgarage]

I'd guess that this is your problem then, you could try my suggestions in my past comment. For my questions, I usually ask them on bimmerpost.com, great community :)

[@georgejrpetre6155]

@@greezysgarage Thanks

[@svjetlanmilosavljevic147]

I need help for X5 4.8i 2007 anybody knows please?

[@greezysgarage]

I think the steps should be about the same, thanks!

[@dontbecrazy1515]

Did you catch the wabbit yet?

[@greezysgarage]

What abowt a wabbit?