seat removal problems!!??

You can fix the cables without taking the seats out

The little pocket on the front of the seat pulls off -Straight forward

The motor and cable ends you need to fix are right behind it.

I would send you to Roadfly to search the E31 archives but it seems to be down from here.

Have you tried them as left-hand threads?

It is hard to believe that all of the motors could be burned out though. Did you check all of the fuses in the trunk too?

Agree with Terry

Steve;

There's a prescribed process in properly removing the seat.

Also, this is available at E31FAQ.com:
http://www.e31faq.com/default.…view&questId=68&catId=117

Register your car in the E31 Registry and I'll send you additional information offline. (http://www.8coupe.com or http://www.8-fest.com)

Regards,

Not left -handed threads

I have removed my seats, and the threads are standard not left-handed.
Make sure you are using a quality drive ratchet and socket (the drive should not break unless using a cheater bar).
How well your socket fits depends to a grat degree on the quality of the tool. There is a big difference!! The lesser quality sockets will not fit well, and may even damage the bolt head.
Try some penetrating oil, but if that does not work, you may have to have them drilled out (PITA!). I know that's not what you wanted to hear.
Best of luck.

Regards,
M.R.