Topic: Body & Interior

Wiper Tensioner

Article by: Ralph (Dutch740) Article applies to: all e32 and e34 models. My own car is a 740 made in 1992. Problem : When you drive off, there is a loud rattling/whining sound from behind the instrument cluster (not to be confused with ABS cycling). Same noise immediately after switching […]

Seat Switch Repair

Article by: Bill Rickard Article applies to: all e24, e32, and e34 models. If you’re having problems with a seat switch that won’t work in one or more directions then this page may be of some help. First thing to remove the switch. Carefully pull the control buttons straight back […]

Wiper Mechanism Replacement

Article by: Johan Article applies to: all e32 and e34 models. The procedure may differ when a different heating system is installed.   Problem: Every time I used my wipers they would make a very annoying flapping sound. When I finally decided to replace the wipers I found that I […]

Windshield Replacement

Article by: Sean Article applies to: all e32 and e34 models. Problem: A bird smashed into my windscreen doing about 170 kmh/110 mph and the impact scared the bejesus out of me. Although it cracked the window severely, the inside layer of the laminated windscreen kept things together and I […]

Seat Swapping

Article by: Sean Article applies to: all e32 and e34 models (all models with normal seats, no sport seats.) Problem: It was painfully obvious to me that the drivers seat wasn’t up to the 440.000/275.000 miles my car has put on the odometer until now. Although the leather was still […]