I will be installing my new Slate/Cool Vanilla Roadster seats in my '04 coupe this weekend. Before I pull the seats, does anyone know if the wiring plugs for the '04 seats are the same as the '05? It looks to me that I will just have to do a simple removal of the old seats and installation of the new ones. Pictures soon to come.

 

yep... they are the same. unplug the harnesses and remove 4 bolts... cake.

just be sure to be extremely careful when pulling/putting the seat... many watch the top and as a result... the metal seat rail ends up gouging the painted door frame or the plastic door seal entry plate.

for protection... i would use a piece of cardboard to protect the area... bending it around the sill plate/door frame & duct taping it in place... i'd rather see you be safe then sorry.

 

Wrong kimosabi, the plugs on the seats are different. Did the change and know first hand different plugs. Then sold my '04 seats to a guy with an '05 and they were different for him as well. My car is a late production Crossfire in '04.

 

There are 5 bolts to remove. 4 for the seat itself and 1 for seatbelt.

 

damn... you all are killlin me here... there goes my creditability.

i stand to be corrected.

but... just take my advise and go the protection route.

 

Don't forget to install the seatbelt bolt and the end cap before 4 bolts for the seat. I forgot to put the seatbelt nut and had re-do the removal and re-install process.

 

LOL. I know I am speaking for most of us. You are still our "go to guy" for answers.

 

Since the plugs were different, did you just hardwire the seats? I'm Trying to install seats that also have different plugs.

 

That's OK. We understand it coming from a BMW guy.