Can Seat tilt angle be adjusted? **SEAT ADJUSTMENT GUIDE**

[glendog74]

Just bought a SG CSL and love it already. I love the seats too, very supportive and comfortable.

I just have one small gripe; can the seat tilt angle be adjusted so that they dont sit quite so upright?

Any thoughts?

[neil]

yep, take the seats out of the car to adjust (dont turn ignition on while seats out like me else your airbag light will come on)

2 bolts either side, think i have a blow up diagram somewhere :thumbs:

[glendog74]

Nice one, thanks Neil.

A diagram would be great - a picture paints a thousand words and all that! :-D

[neil]

http://www.fryer.co.uk/208.png

see the 3 holes at the back?

[glendog74]

Couldn't hotlink direct but found the drawing I think you're relating to.

I see the 3 holes. Presumably you remove the bolt either side of the rear fixing points and move/tilt seat back down to a lower setting?

[sailorbaz]

This help me out too as the Mrs complains she is sitting too 'bolt upright'. Wanna try and drop them down a bit too as I see there are 3 holes at the front edge of the seat too.

Mega usefull, cheers. :thumbs:

[neil]

I put mine on the lowest setting when I first bought it, I think these are the steps you need to take:

1. take the keys out, and go and put them in the house (unlike me) if you put your ignition on when the seat is out of the car you will need to have your airbag light reset (like me).

2. Remove connector block from under the seat (not sure if you have to do step 3 first) but be aware of it.

3. There are 4 bolts holding the seat in place - undo these

4. remove seat and subframe from car (carefully)

(you can now see the 4 bolts you need to get at to adjust height/position, but trim is in the way)

5. remove tilter knob from side of seat using an allen key.

6. remove plastic side piece from seat using a hex bolt socket.

7. undo 4 positioning bolts and refit in right position.

8. put seat back into the car (carefully)

9. reconnect connector plug.

10. refit 4 bolts holding subframe in place

11. go back in house and get your keys, hopefully cup of tea waiting

job's a good un :beer:

[glendog74]

Nice one Neil.

I'll look at having a go this weekend if the weather is nice. Failing that I'll get BMW to do it next Friday when the car is in for brake fluid change.

:notworthy:

[neil]

if I can do it anyone can :gayfight:

[glendog74]

I removed and adjusted both seats yesterday and found it a relatively straightforward exercise as described by Neil earlier in thread. Both my seats were on the lower settings front and rear, hence the upright driving position!

My only addition to Neil's advice is to consider taking out the small grub screw holding the adjustment lever in place first of all. I found my drivers side screw badly rounded and almost could'nt get it out - would have been irritating to find that out having already removed the seat! Need to order a replacement screw...

The seats are even better now and the steering wheel falls more comfortably in my grasp too. Off for a drive now! :smt023

[mark csl]

The little screws are not the best to get out :banghead: :moan:

[neil]

yeah get a price/availability on that little screw, wouldnt mind a spare

[MaKSiNG]

This might sound like a stupid question but can you see what setting the seat is on before taking anything apart?

I have tried a couple of times but couldn't really see - however, that was before I saw that drawing and knew exactly what I was looking for (it is obviously too dark to go have a look right now :whistle: )

[TMAQ]

old old thread but...

I adjusted the seat heights today after I tried Roly’s setup at the weekend, the back height remained on the lowest setting but I made the front adjustment to the middle adjustment slot (was on the lowest).

This made the seat a lot more comfortable imo with more back support and the seat hugs you much much better. Without doubt recommend this.

[mole]

I'd second this after trying Roly's on Sunday, will be doing mine too :thumbs:

[monkeycsl]

Think will check mine too and adjust lowest setting at back and middle setting front correctomondo.:clown:

[s.mac]

This might sound like a stupid question but can you see what setting the seat is on before taking anything apart?

? I still don't find the seats too comfy, might help with a change of position

anyone fancy helping me check mine out when we are over at the ring :whistle:

[glendog74]

? I still don't find the seats too comfy, might help with a change of position

anyone fancy helping me check mine out when we are over at the ring :whistle:

Steve - seeing as you're even more of a short arse than me you might find my setting comfortable :whistle::

Forward fixing at their highest setting
Rear fixing at the middle height setting

I've had mine like this for 2 years now and find it to be spot on :thumbs:

[phat///M3]

I wish they would sit lower, 1 below the lowest in the rear would be great I think.

[s.mac]

Steve - seeing as you're even more of a short arse than me

:axe:

LOL :whistle:

[daytonaviolet]

what??? you guys didnt know about thos :gayfight:


















jk.. i just stumbled across this thread tonight and made my changes. OMG.. btw, orig my seats were at the orig settings... all the way to the lowest setting and it took a while for my back to adjust to the angle. now i have the rears set to the middle postion and the fronts to the highest setting. not only did it raise the seat a bit, it gave me a great angle which gives me alot more comfort. i wish did this 4 years ago when i first put in the CSL interior :smt055

[alexk]

I am under the impression that my seats had 2 and 2 holes.
I will take them out these days and check it.

By the way, the small screws that get screwed are a set with number 10 -> http://bmwfans.info/parts/catalog/E46/Coupe/Europe/M3_CSL-S54/LHD/N/2003/september/browse/seats/recaro_sport_seat_seat_rail/

Check the cost, I asked the dealer and freaked out !
Ridiculous ! 2 plastic things and 2 screws 700 CHF !!!

[daytonaviolet]

im pretty sure there are 3 holes :thumbs: fronts are slotted and rears are not.

I am under the impression that my seats had 2 and 2 holes.
I will take them out these days and check it.

By the way, the small screws that get screwed are a set with number 10 -> http://bmwfans.info/parts/catalog/E46/Coupe/Europe/M3_CSL-S54/LHD/N/2003/september/browse/seats/recaro_sport_seat_seat_rail/

Check the cost, I asked the dealer and freaked out !
Ridiculous ! 2 plastic things and 2 screws 700 CHF !!!

[alexk]

I believe you my friends, that's why I will take them out today or tomorrow !

Seat angle solutions !!!

PS: my wife will be very happy with this :thumbs:

[mattCSLnut]

I can confirm that there are 3 adjusting holes :thumbs: per each mounting point (four per each seat) as I had to adjust my driver seat soon after I bought my CSL, end of last year. It was set up for the previous owner who was somewhat shorter then me. When I got in behind the wheel on the maiden voyage home, I was nearly touching the roof lining :banghead: being 6 foot 2 and a bit :whistle:. It's a bit of a fiddle (especially with the inner 2 bolts, near the centre console) but doable. Ratchet spanner is your friend on this job :thumbs:
Thank U please

[Balkan]

My only addition to Neil's advice is to consider taking out the small grub screw holding the adjustment lever in place first of all. I found my drivers side screw badly rounded and almost could'nt get it out - would have been irritating to find that out having already removed the seat! Need to order a replacement screw...



Did both my seats today, no need to remove the grub screw, the trim moves out the way enough to get to the seat bolts..........i can see where i am going now, and my daughter no longer needs a booster seat !

[RolyGTIR]

old old thread but...

I adjusted the seat heights today after I tried Roly’s setup at the weekend, the back height remained on the lowest setting but I made the front adjustment to the middle adjustment slot (was on the lowest).

This made the seat a lot more comfortable imo with more back support and the seat hugs you much much better. Without doubt recommend this.

Even older thread.......

Glad you and Moley tried this - does make a big difference:thumbs: