Installing fixed back seats

docwyte · Fri, Jun-19-2009, 11:10:04 PM

Got a set of fixed back seats that I want to install. I know I need to buy the passenger side occupancy mat, but when I remove the stock seat belt receptacles from the stock seats, are they held in with a nut and bolt that I can transfer over to my new seat bracket? Or are they held in with just a bolt and I need to buy the nuts?

Anyone have the part # for the passenger airbag occupancy mat handy?

Oh yeah, is there a DIY somewhere for doing this?

euro4life · Fri, Jun-19-2009, 11:17:02 PM

You'll need a nut or new bolt and nut together. The bolts are really short.

Just FYI, your key memory is also tied to the driver seat module (unlock preferences). Might want to grab that if it matters to you.

docwyte · Fri, Jun-19-2009, 11:34:08 PM

Do you know the size and pitch nut I need?

Also, where is the driver seat module, I might as well transfer that over...

905rMP32V1x · Mon, Jun-29-2009, 02:09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by docwyte

Do you know the size and pitch nut I need?

Also, where is the driver seat module, I might as well transfer that over...

There is no driver side module. Just transfer the seat belt tensioner to the fixed bak seat and when the the latch is engaged. The warning light will go off. I took the latch off the back seat seat belts so when I'm at the track and using my harnesses I plug them into the tensioners and all is good.

euro4life · Mon, Jun-29-2009, 05:05:22 AM

The key memory is stored in a module on the driver's seat. I think it's stored in the seat memory area but I could be wrong. I've always meant to take mine apart but haven't got around to it. Last time I tried to have my key memory settings changed (I was trying to change my keyless unlock settings to unlock both doors on first click), they couldn't do it because the module that stores the data is part of the driver seat.

I don't use the pyro belt on the driver side though so there is a chance it could be stored there (although I doubt it).

Doc, I'd check thread pitch for you but I don't have a thread pitch gauge...

...but, measuring the threads with a caliper, it looks like it is a 1.5. (M10x20)

Just get a new M10x25 bolt and matching nut with whatever thread pitch you can find. The stock bolt is a bit too short anyway.

I guess the bolt length clearance might differ slightly depending on which seat bracket you are using. Are they Speedware's?

Fri, Jun-19-2009, 11:10:04 PM	#1
docwyte Track addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 3,632 Reputation: 0 Location: Denver	Installing fixed back seats Got a set of fixed back seats that I want to install. I know I need to buy the passenger side occupancy mat, but when I remove the stock seat belt receptacles from the stock seats, are they held in with a nut and bolt that I can transfer over to my new seat bracket? Or are they held in with just a bolt and I need to buy the nuts? Anyone have the part # for the passenger airbag occupancy mat handy? Oh yeah, is there a DIY somewhere for doing this? __________________ '89 Porsche 944 Turbo LS1 475hp track machine '04 Audi A4 Avant Daily Driver Last edited by docwyte; Fri, Jun-19-2009 at 11:48:18 PM.

Fri, Jun-19-2009, 11:17:02 PM	#2
euro4life I give too much information Join Date: Apr 2005 Age: 30 Posts: 741 Reputation: 0 Location: SLC, UT	You'll need a nut or new bolt and nut together. The bolts are really short. Just FYI, your key memory is also tied to the driver seat module (unlock preferences). Might want to grab that if it matters to you. __________________ - J O S H (uberfoto) 2002 M3 - Imola Red - SMG - [click sig for pics] moton cs - moton plates - gc front bar - gc fcab - evosport rcca - recaro pp - fikse profil 13 - 18x9 oem - gsp p7 - vcsl bootlid - pfc z31

Fri, Jun-19-2009, 11:34:08 PM	#3
docwyte Track addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 3,632 Reputation: 0 Location: Denver	Do you know the size and pitch nut I need? Also, where is the driver seat module, I might as well transfer that over... __________________ '89 Porsche 944 Turbo LS1 475hp track machine '04 Audi A4 Avant Daily Driver

Mon, Jun-29-2009, 05:05:22 AM	#5
euro4life I give too much information Join Date: Apr 2005 Age: 30 Posts: 741 Reputation: 0 Location: SLC, UT	The key memory is stored in a module on the driver's seat. I think it's stored in the seat memory area but I could be wrong. I've always meant to take mine apart but haven't got around to it. Last time I tried to have my key memory settings changed (I was trying to change my keyless unlock settings to unlock both doors on first click), they couldn't do it because the module that stores the data is part of the driver seat. I don't use the pyro belt on the driver side though so there is a chance it could be stored there (although I doubt it). Doc, I'd check thread pitch for you but I don't have a thread pitch gauge... ...but, measuring the threads with a caliper, it looks like it is a 1.5. (M10x20) Just get a new M10x25 bolt and matching nut with whatever thread pitch you can find. The stock bolt is a bit too short anyway. I guess the bolt length clearance might differ slightly depending on which seat bracket you are using. Are they Speedware's? __________________ - J O S H (uberfoto) 2002 M3 - Imola Red - SMG - [click sig for pics] moton cs - moton plates - gc front bar - gc fcab - evosport rcca - recaro pp - fikse profil 13 - 18x9 oem - gsp p7 - vcsl bootlid - pfc z31

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