'19 X5 Loose Seat Bolts/Bolt Location?

Magendim · 02-08-2024, 11:28 PM

I have a "project" X5 xDrive50i with only 525 miles (long story). Put about 100 miles on it and the drivers seat has become loose. I really have not taken much of a look at it, but are the seat bolts accessed from underneath the vehicle?

I know there was a recall for loose seat/seatbelt bolts on some units but my VIN doesn't show that as a recall and if they are easy to access, I can just tighten them on my own....

TurtleBoy · 02-09-2024, 08:29 AM

Welcome to the forum, maybe this will help.

Magendim · 02-09-2024, 11:10 AM

Perfect, I think this is exactly what I need. Thank you so much!

Magendim · 02-10-2024, 03:18 PM

Once I looked at it in the daylight it was actually pretty simple to access the mounting bolts. Problem was both back bolts were completely missing....

Replaced using a couple of M10 cap bolts from the hardware store and tightened the fronts. All good now....

BobsM3Coupe · 02-12-2024, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Magendim

Replaced using a couple of M10 cap bolts from the hardware store and tightened the fronts. All good now....

I hope it was with the proper grade of bolt? In an accident, incorrect grade fasteners could malfunction.

Magendim · 02-13-2024, 03:55 PM

Temporary fix. Looked it up on RealOEM and will stop by the local dealer and pick up a couple of the proper Fillister head bolts...

BobsM3Coupe · 02-13-2024, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Magendim

Temporary fix. Looked it up on RealOEM and will stop by the local dealer and pick up a couple of the proper Fillister head bolts...

Gotcha

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Magendim Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: '90 E30, '16 X3, '19 X5 Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	'19 X5 Loose Seat Bolts/Bolt Location? I have a "project" X5 xDrive50i with only 525 miles (long story). Put about 100 miles on it and the drivers seat has become loose. I really have not taken much of a look at it, but are the seat bolts accessed from underneath the vehicle? I know there was a recall for loose seat/seatbelt bolts on some units but my VIN doesn't show that as a recall and if they are easy to access, I can just tighten them on my own....
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Magendim Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: '90 E30, '16 X3, '19 X5 Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Once I looked at it in the daylight it was actually pretty simple to access the mounting bolts. Problem was both back bolts were completely missing.... Replaced using a couple of M10 cap bolts from the hardware store and tightened the fronts. All good now....
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02-13-2024, 03:55 PM	#6
Magendim Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: '90 E30, '16 X3, '19 X5 Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Temporary fix. Looked it up on RealOEM and will stop by the local dealer and pick up a couple of the proper Fillister head bolts...
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