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    Front driver side seat compatibility

    Does a 2002 sedan power heated seat fit a 2003 manual seat? I know the heat function will not work for sure. Will it bolt up?
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    Sure it will bolt up, as they both use the same frames. The question is, do you want to attempt to wire in all that fun? There is a way to swap the seats from the power seats to the manual seats, if you only want the cushions/leather.

    Are both cars sedans?
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    Thanks to all replies. Yes, they are both sedans. Seats are from a 2004 and going in to a 2003. The new seats have electric lumbar adjust and are heated. The old seats have manual slide, height and seat rake adjust. My concern is whether the connectors are the same in both vehicles and whether the new seats will be plug and play without electric lumbar support or heated seat option working. If so, then I can buy the seats and install - worry about supplying power to the upgrades later.

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    I have responded in your thread.....
    Darin
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    05 325it Electric Red(438)/Gray(N6TT) ZCW, ZSP 5sp Manual Back set cover, trunk mat, Euro Infra-Rot front windshield, and mud flaps! Mr. Wagon My new Winter car.
    05 M3 Imolarot II(405)/Gray(N5TT) ZCW, ZPP 6sp Manual C.F. Lip, CSL diffuser, SSK, Euro Infra-Rot front windshield and a trunk liner! Mr. Go_Fast Stored for the Winter
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    84 M535i gray market Burgandy Rot Met/Black Leather Lowered by Intrax on bilies, poly everywhere, B&B cat back system, K&N, and a hitch! Da Beast - Still running w/400k+!
    91 316i euro Tizianrot/Gray cloth - E-36 w/M-40 RIP, but great on gas! Best was 38 MPG
    82 528i euro Saphire Blue Met/Blue Leather RIP
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