Seat Emblem Replacement

EarlyMLC40 · 06-09-2018, 12:13 PM

I read the DIY on how to replace the lighted seat emblem, but I keep running into the issue. How do you remove the first section of retainer lip from the leather seat cover? I can't seem to get a finger in the bottom to pop it out of the seat groove. I asked before if someone could make a small video to show the proper method to pop it out of the seat groove, but no response.

I already bought the emblems, but I really don't want to bring to the dealer because I'm going to waste vacation days; it's cheaper for me to do it myself than waste two days of work

Can anybody help me? I already purchased the emblems and have them on-hand.

MN2///M · 06-11-2018, 11:47 AM

Might help if you post a link to the DIY (step #) and a picture indicating where/what you are asking about.

EarlyMLC40 · 06-11-2018, 06:47 PM

http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1472579 Look at step #2, where it says to remove the leather seat cover. I can't seem to get a finger in to start the removal process. Anybody?

BzsBimmer · 06-14-2018, 06:32 AM

Plastic pry tool?

damageprone · 06-14-2018, 10:18 AM

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2. Leather removal from seat

In order to access the back of the illuminated emblem, you will need to remove the leather from the seat in which it is mounted. This is accomplished by starting at the bottom of the outside edge of the seat that resides closest to the door. I recommend wearing nitrile gloves as I found that when working with the leather you want to try and eliminate any chance of scratching the leather.

You will not have to remove the seat cover completely, however we found that by starting from the bottom closest to the door, we worked around the seat until we came to just below the head rest on the other side. This will enable you to pull the cover from the seat backing forward to access the wiring harness.

In order to start this process, pry the leather away from the seat backing. This will take a little effort, however you can separate it enough to get your other finger in. Once in, it's only a matter of sliding your finger up the side of the seat between the leather and the backing and it will come loose.

Sounds like you just need to try harder. You need to wedge your fingers in there to get in it.

NCThreePedals · 06-14-2018, 10:30 AM

The dealer will replace them under warranty, why go through the hassle? Mine is a 2015 and got done on Monday

FMLYSDN · 06-14-2018, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by NCThreePedals

The dealer will replace them under warranty, why go through the hassle? Mine is a 2015 and got done on Monday

And when your warranty is done? Then what does a person do? Hence the DIY!

FMLYSDN · 06-14-2018, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by EarlyMLC40

I read the DIY on how to replace the lighted seat emblem, but I keep running into the issue. How do you remove the first section of retainer lip from the leather seat cover? I can't seem to get a finger in the bottom to pop it out of the seat groove. I asked before if someone could make a small video to show the proper method to pop it out of the seat groove, but no response.

I already bought the emblems, but I really don't want to bring to the dealer because I'm going to waste vacation days; it's cheaper for me to do it myself than waste two days of work

Can anybody help me? I already purchased the emblems and have them on-hand.

Sorry about the video. No time. Perhaps we will try and update that soon. I'm not sure why your having so much difficulty though with getting t started. I'll see what I can do though.

EarlyMLC40 · 06-15-2018, 07:24 PM

I would really appreciate the video help

I really would like to take care of this soon. My base warranty expires in August 2018, but I'm not sure if the CPO warranty covers the seat emblems

The CPO warranty has a lot of restrictions. It's a joke the CPO warranty, but it looks better for resale, I guess

wdskukm3 · 06-19-2018, 01:34 PM

If you were closer I would help you. I replaced my emblems from the silver to the black ones. Looks much better.

EarlyMLC40 · 06-20-2018, 05:50 AM

I live back and forth between NYC and the Poconos, PA. If anybody is interested giving me a hand, I would greatly appreciate it.

I have no problem tearing the seat apart, but I just don't want to break the seat backing or rip the leather

damageprone · 06-20-2018, 10:29 AM

Can't you request the dealer replace the item when they have a loaner available? That way you won't have to worry about all of this until this inevitably breaks again.

That's what I did, but they fixed it within a few hours, so I didn't really have the loaner that long.

EarlyMLC40 · 06-20-2018, 06:54 PM

Honestly, I don't need the dealer poking around my car looking for shit. I have some stuff done, so let's leave it at that. Besides, the dealer I bought car from is sloppy as hell. I found my wheels overtightened, broke jack support caps, antifreeze wasn't topped off and this was suppose to be a CPO car. After the first oil change, I measured the amount of used oil and found it too be 1/2 quart too much. I found the airdams broken in the front and they refused to replace them. I took care of all these little issues myself

Would you honestly trust them to take apart the seats, seriously, No!!

EarlyMLC40 · 06-20-2018, 06:58 PM

Besides, by the time I drop off my car to get repaired, it's gonna be a bitch because my job is at least 1 1/2 hours away. I work in NYC and most BMW dealers are in NJ. Try driving during rush hour into Manhattan

Basically, I will lose a day of work

IK6SPEED · 06-20-2018, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by EarlyMLC40

I would really appreciate the video help

I really would like to take care of this soon. My base warranty expires in August 2018, but I'm not sure if the CPO warranty covers the seat emblems

The CPO warranty has a lot of restrictions. It's a joke the CPO warranty, but it looks better for resale, I guess

CPO covers nothing cosmetic.

robertg · 06-27-2018, 02:08 PM

Are the newer black ones prone to the same issues as the original silver ones?

damageprone · 06-27-2018, 02:35 PM

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Are the newer black ones prone to the same issues as the original silver ones?

They're still too new to know if the same will happen or not.

FMLYSDN · 07-01-2018, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by EarlyMLC40

I read the DIY on how to replace the lighted seat emblem, but I keep running into the issue. How do you remove the first section of retainer lip from the leather seat cover? I can't seem to get a finger in the bottom to pop it out of the seat groove. I asked before if someone could make a small video to show the proper method to pop it out of the seat groove, but no response.

I already bought the emblems, but I really don't want to bring to the dealer because I'm going to waste vacation days; it's cheaper for me to do it myself than waste two days of work

Can anybody help me? I already purchased the emblems and have them on-hand.

allinon72 · 07-01-2018, 04:25 PM

Excellent video, thanks.

EarlyMLC40 · 07-01-2018, 08:11 PM

I can't see the video

Do I need a special player or software to view?

allinon72 · 07-01-2018, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by EarlyMLC40

I can't see the video

Do I need a special player or software to view?

It's just an embedded Youtube video.

z33c · 07-31-2018, 02:09 PM

does anyone know if the black newer ones are a direct fit for the silver ones?

06-09-2018, 12:13 PM	#1
EarlyMLC40 New Member 8 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 2015 M4 6SPDMT MG Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Seat Emblem Replacement I read the DIY on how to replace the lighted seat emblem, but I keep running into the issue. How do you remove the first section of retainer lip from the leather seat cover? I can't seem to get a finger in the bottom to pop it out of the seat groove. I asked before if someone could make a small video to show the proper method to pop it out of the seat groove, but no response. I already bought the emblems, but I really don't want to bring to the dealer because I'm going to waste vacation days; it's cheaper for me to do it myself than waste two days of work Can anybody help me? I already purchased the emblems and have them on-hand.
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06-11-2018, 11:47 AM	#2
MN2///M Captain 521 Rep 865 Posts Drives: very fast! Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Colorado Springs iTrader: (0)	Might help if you post a link to the DIY (step #) and a picture indicating where/what you are asking about. __________________ 2003 BMW 330i 2016 BMW M4 - ED May 2016, PCD Aug 2016 2017 X5 xDrive35i - PCD Jan2017
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EarlyMLC40 New Member 8 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 2015 M4 6SPDMT MG Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1472579 Look at step #2, where it says to remove the leather seat cover. I can't seem to get a finger in to start the removal process. Anybody?
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NCThreePedals First Lieutenant 227 Rep 325 Posts Drives: 981 GT4/Audi Q8/F15 Diesel Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: St Pete, FL iTrader: (0)	The dealer will replace them under warranty, why go through the hassle? Mine is a 2015 and got done on Monday
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EarlyMLC40 New Member 8 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 2015 M4 6SPDMT MG Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	I would really appreciate the video help I really would like to take care of this soon. My base warranty expires in August 2018, but I'm not sure if the CPO warranty covers the seat emblems The CPO warranty has a lot of restrictions. It's a joke the CPO warranty, but it looks better for resale, I guess
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wdskukm3 Captain 364 Rep 834 Posts Drives: 2015 F80 M3 and Model P3D Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Orland Park,IL iTrader: (0)	If you were closer I would help you. I replaced my emblems from the silver to the black ones. Looks much better. __________________ M Forever!!!!
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06-20-2018, 05:50 AM	#11
EarlyMLC40 New Member 8 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 2015 M4 6SPDMT MG Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	I live back and forth between NYC and the Poconos, PA. If anybody is interested giving me a hand, I would greatly appreciate it. I have no problem tearing the seat apart, but I just don't want to break the seat backing or rip the leather
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06-20-2018, 10:29 AM	#12
damageprone Major 581 Rep 1,055 Posts Drives: Tesla Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Casino iTrader: (1)	Can't you request the dealer replace the item when they have a loaner available? That way you won't have to worry about all of this until this inevitably breaks again. That's what I did, but they fixed it within a few hours, so I didn't really have the loaner that long.
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06-20-2018, 06:54 PM	#13
EarlyMLC40 New Member 8 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 2015 M4 6SPDMT MG Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Honestly, I don't need the dealer poking around my car looking for shit. I have some stuff done, so let's leave it at that. Besides, the dealer I bought car from is sloppy as hell. I found my wheels overtightened, broke jack support caps, antifreeze wasn't topped off and this was suppose to be a CPO car. After the first oil change, I measured the amount of used oil and found it too be 1/2 quart too much. I found the airdams broken in the front and they refused to replace them. I took care of all these little issues myself Would you honestly trust them to take apart the seats, seriously, No!!
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EarlyMLC40 New Member 8 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 2015 M4 6SPDMT MG Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Besides, by the time I drop off my car to get repaired, it's gonna be a bitch because my job is at least 1 1/2 hours away. I work in NYC and most BMW dealers are in NJ. Try driving during rush hour into Manhattan Basically, I will lose a day of work
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EarlyMLC40 New Member 8 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 2015 M4 6SPDMT MG Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	I can't see the video Do I need a special player or software to view?
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z33c Banned 52 Rep 183 Posts Drives: f80 signal green Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: 01040 iTrader: (1)	does anyone know if the black newer ones are a direct fit for the silver ones?
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