phone went in the vent under the seat

leJUNd · 03-27-2010, 09:28 PM

I know this isn't e46 forum but I need help.
I also posted this on e46 fanatic.

cliff: phone went through the vent under the driver seat. I need help getting it out.

I was driving my gf's car today and my phone slipped out of my pocket and went under the seat. I was going to take it out when I got to my destination but when I looked, my phone was nowhere to be found. I suspected the worst and guessed it went through the vent and went under the flooring.
I called my phone and there was small vibration on the floor of the car confirming my suspicion. The phone slipped through the vent and ended up under the carpet of driver side of the floor.

I need help taking it out.

Is there instruction on taking out the seat and carpeting and the vent?
the car is 2001 325

Thanks in advance.

BMW F22 · 03-27-2010, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by accordingi2ime

I need help getting it out.

That's what she said.

AllydNYC · 03-27-2010, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW E90

That's what she said.

Blake · 03-27-2010, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by accordingi2ime

Is there instruction on taking out the seat and carpeting and the vent?

unbolt it. not that hard. only 4 bolts. move seat all the way back, unscrew on each side, move seat all the way forward, unscrew back bolts. oh and unplug everything in case you have seat heaters or electric seats.

leJUNd · 03-28-2010, 12:23 AM

i managed to take out the seat but getting the carpet off and the vent... I don't see how

FruitCake · 03-28-2010, 12:54 AM

accelerate really hard, it'll slide back out.
This happened back in 05 with my E46 with the Moto Razr, i freaked out and before trying anything i thought of accelerating hard as fuck in 1st gear and it slid right out. total panic time: 3 minutes.

leJUNd · 03-28-2010, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by FruitCake

accelerate really hard, it'll slide back out.
This happened back in 05 with my E46 with the Moto Razr, i freaked out and before trying anything i thought of accelerating hard as fuck in 1st gear and it slid right out. total panic time: 3 minutes.

I tried that. car's too slow for that... I am gonna try going in reverse and slamming on the breaks.

Small Yellow · 03-28-2010, 02:23 AM

Im sorry but the last two post made me go lol.

FruitCake · 03-28-2010, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by accordingi2ime

I tried that. car's too slow for that... I am gonna try going in reverse and slamming on the breaks.

i know bro
E46 with 295 AD08s > E9x anything.

E36_325i · 03-28-2010, 10:02 AM

You dont need to remove the carpet. Just unbolt the seat and completely remove it. Then grab a wire hanger and you can fish it out that way. This happened to me w/ a RAZR before.

angrybaker · 03-28-2010, 11:11 AM

sawzall

leJUNd · 03-28-2010, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by FruitCake

i know bro
E46 with 295 AD08s > E9x anything.

cool your from PV.
I lived there.... went to Peninsula.

shipill · 03-28-2010, 01:36 PM

park your car facing uphill and use a powerfull vacuum cleaner.

FruitCake · 03-28-2010, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by accordingi2ime

cool your from PV.
I lived there.... went to Peninsula.

me too i graduated few years ago

leJUNd · 03-28-2010, 10:39 PM

I can't do this.
What kind of shop should I go to to get this thing out.
I can't live without my phone.

FruitCake · 03-29-2010, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by accordingi2ime

I can't do this.
What kind of shop should I go to to get this thing out.
I can't live without my phone.

bro LAUNCH CONTROL THAT BAD BOY

samwoo2go · 03-29-2010, 02:38 AM

If all else fails, my family owns a crane rental business, if you drive to long beach, we can hook your car up front to a crane and hoist it up vertically and you should be able to get it out.

ooowowizstev · 03-29-2010, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by samwoo2go

If all else fails, my family owns a crane rental business, if you drive to long beach, we can hook your car up front to a crane and hoist it up vertically and you should be able to get it out.

This just might work.. do it!

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leJUNd First Lieutenant 91 Rep 320 Posts Drives: e90 M3 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (1)	phone went in the vent under the seat I know this isn't e46 forum but I need help. I also posted this on e46 fanatic. cliff: phone went through the vent under the driver seat. I need help getting it out. I was driving my gf's car today and my phone slipped out of my pocket and went under the seat. I was going to take it out when I got to my destination but when I looked, my phone was nowhere to be found. I suspected the worst and guessed it went through the vent and went under the flooring. I called my phone and there was small vibration on the floor of the car confirming my suspicion. The phone slipped through the vent and ended up under the carpet of driver side of the floor. I need help taking it out. Is there instruction on taking out the seat and carpeting and the vent? the car is 2001 325 Thanks in advance.
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FruitCake Banned 89 Rep 1,680 Posts Drives: '10 E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (19)	accelerate really hard, it'll slide back out. This happened back in 05 with my E46 with the Moto Razr, i freaked out and before trying anything i thought of accelerating hard as fuck in 1st gear and it slid right out. total panic time: 3 minutes.
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leJUNd First Lieutenant 91 Rep 320 Posts Drives: e90 M3 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (1)	I can't do this. What kind of shop should I go to to get this thing out. I can't live without my phone.
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samwoo2go Banned 472 Rep 779 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: SoCal iTrader: (12)	If all else fails, my family owns a crane rental business, if you drive to long beach, we can hook your car up front to a crane and hoist it up vertically and you should be able to get it out.
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