My sliding ass broke my seat (help!)

xdriverx · 08-18-2019, 02:57 PM

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(Not of my ass you sickos.)

So I was getting out of my 2017 X5 M Package (F15) and by some miracle of physics, as I was getting out of the car, I was able to break the plastic shield on the side portion of the seat section on the drivers side. The part that holds the seat control buttons.

Anyway, I'd like to try to fix this myself since I'm out of warranty and I don't think it would have been covered anyway. It's just a break point on the inner portion of the shield. A plastic joint held by a large screw (has blue paint in photos) that failed prematurely (seriously BMW, this shouldn't happen).

Anyway I did some searching around and found the component I think I need to replace, but just wanted confirmation from the experts on here to confirm the exact part I need. There are several that are very identical.

Also, if anyone has done this before, a photo/video tutorial link would be amazingly helpful.

Thanks everyone for reading!

Possible Part https://www.getbmwparts.com/oem-part...bC1sNi1nYXM%3D

Possible Part https://www.getbmwparts.com/oem-part...w2LWdhcw%3D%3D

Possible Part https://www.getbmwparts.com/oem-part...bC1sNi1nYXM%3D

turboawd · 08-18-2019, 03:13 PM

Sometimes you'll see the part number embossed on the part itself. Look on the backside.
And did you use realoem.com to look up part numbers?

1norseman · 08-18-2019, 10:36 PM

Realoem, like turboawd mentioned..
01 Trim, seat outer left SCHWARZ 1 52107318975
or
03 Support for cover, seat outer left 1 52107317459
https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...diagId=52_3858

If you can't easily get just the plastic piece replaced/ ordered quickly, check with any autobody shop, that has the ability to weld plastic. See if they might be able to weld it?
Depends on plastic and their willingness to do it though...

MailmanECV · 08-30-2019, 02:37 PM

I have the same problem. I'll be following.

spike5150 · 08-31-2019, 10:44 PM

I just fixed mine for the second time. Part is around $70 and easy to replace. It is riveted in place in 3 spots. This time I beefed up the attachment holes with HYSOL, especially on the front one. I think it is because the seat cushion failed, but dealer claims “external influence”.

https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/f...ort/1VnXjv1hLj

Follow the links for previous steps to see how to get the outer cover and switches removed.

spike5150 · 08-31-2019, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1norseman

Realoem, like turboawd mentioned..
01 Trim, seat outer left SCHWARZ 1 52107318975
or
03 Support for cover, seat outer left 1 52107317459
https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...diagId=52_3858

If you can't easily get just the plastic piece replaced/ ordered quickly, check with any autobody shop, that has the ability to weld plastic. See if they might be able to weld it?
Depends on plastic and their willingness to do it though...

It’s part #03

Big Butt · 11-22-2019, 12:11 PM

My Butt broke off the control panel. 2017 X5, under warrantee. Dealer says it's due to abuse. Isn't a seat made for a butt? I weigh 200 pounds. Ho can I dispute this denial, is there any hope someone would listen. BMW wants $350 to repair. Any help would be appreciated

imjusthere · 09-13-2020, 10:45 AM

I made a video on how to fix it. I hope it helps everyone.

https://youtu.be/twyd1FVTDt0

blue dragon · 09-13-2020, 12:12 PM

Sad thing is the vinyl side of the OP's driver's seat is cracking and he didn't even notice

Maverik259 · 07-18-2023, 09:24 PM

Thanks for this. Pregnant wife just broke this in her X5 and she felt so bad as you can imagine so great to see it’s happening to multiples. First time in 85k miles.

texas22bull@yahoo.com · 04-08-2024, 10:10 AM

Mine first broke at 36,000 miles. It has been fixed 3 times by the dealer, each repair lasting only a few days. Very frustrating! I think the rivets are too weak now that the seat is worn. You would think BMW with the quality vehicle would come up with a much better and stronger solution. I wonder if could add an L-bracket and bolt it on?

08-18-2019, 02:57 PM	#1
xdriverx Private First Class 48 Rep 146 Posts Drives: 2017 BMW X5 35i Xdrive Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: New York, NY iTrader: (0)	My sliding ass broke my seat (help!) Pictures: View post on imgur.com (Not of my ass you sickos.) So I was getting out of my 2017 X5 M Package (F15) and by some miracle of physics, as I was getting out of the car, I was able to break the plastic shield on the side portion of the seat section on the drivers side. The part that holds the seat control buttons. Anyway, I'd like to try to fix this myself since I'm out of warranty and I don't think it would have been covered anyway. It's just a break point on the inner portion of the shield. A plastic joint held by a large screw (has blue paint in photos) that failed prematurely (seriously BMW, this shouldn't happen). Anyway I did some searching around and found the component I think I need to replace, but just wanted confirmation from the experts on here to confirm the exact part I need. There are several that are very identical. Also, if anyone has done this before, a photo/video tutorial link would be amazingly helpful. Thanks everyone for reading! Possible Part https://www.getbmwparts.com/oem-part...bC1sNi1nYXM%3D Possible Part https://www.getbmwparts.com/oem-part...w2LWdhcw%3D%3D Possible Part https://www.getbmwparts.com/oem-part...bC1sNi1nYXM%3D Attached Images Last edited by xdriverx; 08-18-2019 at 03:03 PM..
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08-18-2019, 03:13 PM	#2
turboawd Banned 1642 Rep 2,995 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 35i Join Date: May 2015 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Sometimes you'll see the part number embossed on the part itself. Look on the backside. And did you use realoem.com to look up part numbers?
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08-18-2019, 10:36 PM	#3
1norseman Captain 400 Rep 651 Posts Drives: X5 50i Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Pavement iTrader: (0)	Realoem, like turboawd mentioned.. 01 Trim, seat outer left SCHWARZ 1 52107318975 or 03 Support for cover, seat outer left 1 52107317459 https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...diagId=52_3858 If you can't easily get just the plastic piece replaced/ ordered quickly, check with any autobody shop, that has the ability to weld plastic. See if they might be able to weld it? Depends on plastic and their willingness to do it though...
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08-30-2019, 02:37 PM	#4
MailmanECV Registered 1 Rep 4 Posts Drives: X5 35d Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	I have the same problem. I'll be following.
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spike5150 Captain 423 Rep 984 Posts Drives: 2020 X5 M50i Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Denver Area iTrader: (0)	I just fixed mine for the second time. Part is around $70 and easy to replace. It is riveted in place in 3 spots. This time I beefed up the attachment holes with HYSOL, especially on the front one. I think it is because the seat cushion failed, but dealer claims “external influence”. https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/f...ort/1VnXjv1hLj Follow the links for previous steps to see how to get the outer cover and switches removed.
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11-22-2019, 12:11 PM	#7
Big Butt Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 2017 BMW X5 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Broken Drivers Seat My Butt broke off the control panel. 2017 X5, under warrantee. Dealer says it's due to abuse. Isn't a seat made for a butt? I weigh 200 pounds. Ho can I dispute this denial, is there any hope someone would listen. BMW wants $350 to repair. Any help would be appreciated
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09-13-2020, 10:45 AM	#8
imjusthere New Member 2 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 89 e30 Join Date: May 2017 Location: Tacoma WA iTrader: (0)	How to fix it video I made a video on how to fix it. I hope it helps everyone. https://youtu.be/twyd1FVTDt0
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09-13-2020, 12:12 PM	#9
blue dragon Lieutenant Colonel 1193 Rep 1,547 Posts Drives: '22 Tesla MY + '23 Tesla MY Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Land of high taxes and crappy healthcare iTrader: (2)	Sad thing is the vinyl side of the OP's driver's seat is cracking and he didn't even notice __________________ \| '22 Tesla Model Y P - My daily \| '23 Tesla Model Y LR - Wife's daily \| '17 F15 35D - missed daily \|
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Maverik259 Major General 4146 Rep 7,164 Posts Drives: F90 M5 / F15 50i Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Virginia iTrader: (1) Garage List 2020 BMW M5 [10.00] 2014 X5 50i [0.00]	Thanks for this. Pregnant wife just broke this in her X5 and she felt so bad as you can imagine so great to see it’s happening to multiples. First time in 85k miles. __________________ '07 Yamaha R1 (sold) '06 C55 AMG (sold) ‘?20 M5, MP Carbon Pro Spoiler, MP Carbon Diffuser, MP Black grille and gills, MP Carbon Mirrors, CF side sills, 789M w/ Ti studs, eventuri, Dinan X pipe '14 X5 50i (wife’s now)
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04-08-2024, 10:10 AM	#11
texas22bull@yahoo.com Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: BMW X6 Join Date: Apr 2024 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Mine first broke at 36,000 miles. It has been fixed 3 times by the dealer, each repair lasting only a few days. Very frustrating! I think the rivets are too weak now that the seat is worn. You would think BMW with the quality vehicle would come up with a much better and stronger solution. I wonder if could add an L-bracket and bolt it on?
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