Anyone ever replaced seat cushions and bolsters on an E39?

[Jez49]

My passenger seat feels loads better than the drivers seat which is showing a bit of wear, especially to the lower side bolster nearest the door. (E39 530 sport)

Has anyone ever bought replacement foams from BMW and done this job,or had a trimmer sort it out another way? any ide of costs?

Regards

Jez

[David87M3]

I have done it its a pain in the arse. you need a special tool to do it properly, a bit like a round stapler
the seat cover has wire woven into it and the foam has very thick plactic stuck to it. the special tool inserts a small ring round the plactic and behind the wire thats woven to the cloth. this is how the cloth is held to the foam

I made a right arse of my drivers seat and ended up sourcing a new interior

get a trimmer to do it for you

Edited by David87M3 on Thursday 6th November 12:22

[largerandrock]

st job, ive done loads on most bmws up to the current range, you need special plyers and about 50 hog rings, if was you id get a trimmer if your not 100% sure about doing it yourself