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  1. #1
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    2001 740i Sport

    Mechanical Seat Maintenance?

    I currently have the front seats removed from my '01 Sport.
    While I was removing the seats, as normal I moved them forward and back several times in order to get to the floor bolts.
    When doing this, I noticed that the driver's seat makes a noticeable grinding/groaning sound when moving either way. But the passenger side was relatively quiet when moving.

    Before I reinstall, does anybody have any suggestions for maintenance on the mechanical part of the seats? maybe some grease in the right spot as a preventive measure?
    I've searched, and can see plenty of advice on improving seat appearance, and twisted seat fixes. But there doesn't seem to be any discussion on mechanical seat maintenance.
    I'm interested in giving things a spray of WD40 or similar if that will help. But at the same time, I don't want to eff something up through ignorance.
    Last edited by 282hp; 05-24-2020 at 10:40 PM.

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Feb 2019
    Location
    Nebraska
    Posts
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    My Cars
    '01 E38 '99 DINAN 5
    Clean the tracks and gears with brake cleaner and the give them a nice shot of white lithium grease.
    CURRENT:
    2001 740IL ALPINE WHITE
    1999 BMW DINAN 5 BIARRITZ BLUE

    PAST:
    2001 740I M-SPORT SCHWARTZ
    2001 BMW 330XI SPORT BLACK SAPPHIRE
    2002 BMW 325XIT TITANIUM SILVER
    2002 BMW 530I TITANIUM GREY
    2002 BMW X5 TOPAZ BLUE
    2003 BMW 325XI ELECTRIC RED
    1998 740IL ASPEN SILVER
    1998 740IL ORIENT BLUE
    1995 BMW 530I OXFORD GREEN
    1988 528E BLUE
    1980 320I WHITE
    1978 320I GREY

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