Seat recline

[mamilapon]

Hey guys, iwhen i pull the recline handle on my seat the back rest just falls backwards and i actually have to hold it and bring it back to my desired posture before letting go of the handle. Any idea about what it could be? Done a search...nothing:(

[bimmo_2007]

Pretty simple;) , it is the gas pressurized spring. it is a cheap part. replace it.

[bimmo_2007]

Check out this http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=HE63&mospid=47410&btnr=52_1434&hg=52&fg=10

[mamilapon]

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Hey guys, iwhen i pull the recline handle on my seat the back rest just falls backwards and i actually have to hold it and bring it back to my desired posture before letting go of the handle. Any idea about what it could be? Done a search...nothing:(

[genphreak]

Guys, where can you buy these from? Au stealers say its a discontinued part (proly can't afford to order thru them anyhow as mortgage rates are too high for me to afford a second mortgage anyhow)...

Also, BMA said no way... who does these? I need three pairs! Maybe we can get a group buy happening... ;) LOL.

[shogun]

should be still available from the dealer, item 7
http://bmwfans.info/original/E34/Lim/535i-M30/ECE/L/A/1992/02/mg-52/ill-52_1434/
Or remove the shock, get the data from it and visit a shop which is specialized on shocks, they probably have a similar one which fits.

[genphreak]

should be still available from the dealer, item 7
http://bmwfans.info/original/E34/Lim/535i-M30/ECE/L/A/1992/02/mg-52/ill-52_1434/
Or remove the shock, get the data from it and visit a shop which is specialized on shocks, they probably have a similar one which fits.Heh, thanks Erich this is true. Have done the latter so far only, had no luck finding a strut place- it's been 3 years and I've not found one... And it is damned annoying living with floppy seats!

However, there is a bright side- It is not all that bad when you meet a new babe and the first thing she does when she gets in your car is lie herself down flat beside you ;D