Lost a jelly bean - need help getting it out! - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

cardsdoc · 12-11-2012, 11:02 AM

I was moving my son's car seat and a jellybean (I think that's what it was) fell out and rolled right into the opening for the latch connector - the one next to the rear door on the driver's side. I can't see or feel it if I stick my finger in. I know most wouldn't care but I'm a little paranoid about food rotting in the car and I've heard stories of mice getting into the car and chewing on wires. I know we have had mice in the garage.

I can't see how to get in there and don't want to destroy anything. Anyone have any suggestions.

SomeRandomer123 · 12-11-2012, 11:04 AM

Vacuum cleaner?

SamS · 12-11-2012, 11:14 AM

Fold seats down and look from trunk?

This thread is total win.

jsedlak · 12-11-2012, 11:17 AM

A pick tool... ?

ES_TRADER · 12-11-2012, 11:20 AM

If you mean it's under the seat bottom, just move your hands to center of the seat cushion and pull towards the roof firmly. There are 2 clips that hold the seat bottom to the car. Look for it under there. Btw there aren't any wires there. It just may melt in the summer time and be sticky or gummy

cardsdoc · 12-11-2012, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ES_TRADER

If you mean it's under the seat bottom, just move your hands to center of the seat cushion and pull towards the roof firmly. There are 2 clips that hold the seat bottom to the car. Look for it under there. Btw there aren't any wires there. It just may melt in the summer time and be sticky or gummy

I actually don't know where the latch connector opening leads to. Could be under the seat. Tried looking from trunk and lifting trunk floor cover but can not get access to that space. There are in fact wires visible through the latch connector opening. I will try to lift up the seat cushion and see what I see. Will post back. Thanks for the input. I realize this is a rather silly thread and I'm fully expecting some mockery.

cardsdoc · 12-11-2012, 12:58 PM

So is the entire back seat cushion one piece? That's what it appears to be. I just pull firmly upwards and the whole thing comes off? Just don't want to break anything.

AntBabeee · 12-11-2012, 12:59 PM

May be silly but I would want it out too. Rather not haver it melt in the car and become sticky.

CoolDude196 · 12-11-2012, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by AntBabeee

May be silly but I would want it out too. Rather not haver it melt in the car and become sticky.

+1

CE750Jockey · 12-11-2012, 01:51 PM

doc, can you post a couple of pics so we can see it?

cardsdoc · 12-11-2012, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by CE750Jockey

doc, can you post a couple of pics so we can see it?

There is nothing to see if you have noticed your latch sites before. When I look in I can not see anything other than space and some wiring. For those that do not know where the latch connectors are here is an annotated pic from BMWUSA. The latch sites have plastic doors that lift up to get access to the connector and the jelly bean or whatever it is fell in there.

I saw a video on youtube of lifting up and off the entire rear seat cushion on an e90. Assuming it's similar for f30 and will try it tonight.

Meeni · 12-11-2012, 03:55 PM

Jelly beans don't smell when they rot and the chances mices will infest your car are pretty low. The worst case is that the latch attach will get sticky, but do you manipulate it that much?

ES_TRADER · 12-11-2012, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by cardsdoc

So is the entire back seat cushion one piece? That's what it appears to be. I just pull firmly upwards and the whole thing comes off? Just don't want to break anything.

ok yea, from the pic u posted, YES you have to pull up the seat cushion. it is ONE piece. u will then see the whole thing easily slides out. It will sound like a loud pop sound but dont worry, its not going to break.. pull firm and towards the roof...side the seat out a bit without removing the seat belt bolts and look or feel around.

there are cutouts for all the seatbelt holders and latches...u will see it when u pull...only 2 clips holding the entire seat bottom. exactly like e90

KORALLROT · 12-11-2012, 06:40 PM

To an outsider, the thread title would imply that BMW's build and reliability have improved dramatically, leaving only the colorful and squishy issues to be speculated upon by forum enthusiasts. (see what I did there)

cardsdoc · 12-11-2012, 08:59 PM

Got it!! Lifting seat cushion was a snap. It was actually not a jelly bean but a fruit snack gummy thing. THANKS!!

pkim1079 · 12-11-2012, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by cardsdoc

Got it!! Lifting seat cushion was a snap. It was actually not a jelly bean but a fruit snack gummy thing. THANKS!!

Glad you got it out before it showed up on the carfax!!

J1n · 12-12-2012, 02:20 AM

Sorry bout that lmao it's quite a funny thread tho. I've got one of those high power vacumms.. think it should suck the shit out of it

12-11-2012, 11:02 AM	#1
cardsdoc Private First Class Drives: 2009 335i xDrive Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Shaker Heights, OH Posts: 193 iTrader: (0)	Lost a jelly bean - need help getting it out! I was moving my son's car seat and a jellybean (I think that's what it was) fell out and rolled right into the opening for the latch connector - the one next to the rear door on the driver's side. I can't see or feel it if I stick my finger in. I know most wouldn't care but I'm a little paranoid about food rotting in the car and I've heard stories of mice getting into the car and chewing on wires. I know we have had mice in the garage. I can't see how to get in there and don't want to destroy anything. Anyone have any suggestions. __________________ 2013 335i xDrive sedan, sport line, melbourne red/black/black trim/red accent, premium, cold weather, tech pkg, dhp, sport AT, PDC, rear cam, auto high beams 2009 335i xDrive sedan (gone, my first BMW)
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12-11-2012, 11:04 AM	#2
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12-11-2012, 11:14 AM	#3
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12-11-2012, 11:17 AM	#4
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12-11-2012, 12:58 PM	#7
cardsdoc Private First Class Drives: 2009 335i xDrive Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Shaker Heights, OH Posts: 193 iTrader: (0)	So is the entire back seat cushion one piece? That's what it appears to be. I just pull firmly upwards and the whole thing comes off? Just don't want to break anything. __________________ 2013 335i xDrive sedan, sport line, melbourne red/black/black trim/red accent, premium, cold weather, tech pkg, dhp, sport AT, PDC, rear cam, auto high beams 2009 335i xDrive sedan (gone, my first BMW)

12-11-2012, 11:20 AM	#5
ES_TRADER Colonel Drives: 328i, 335i, M3, 535i, X5, 36M Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: OC Posts: 2,369 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2012 328i E92 [5.00] 2013 X5 [0.00] 2013 335i F30 [0.00] 1990 Toyota Previa [0.00] 1997 E36 M3 [5.00] 2011 E92 M3 [0.00] 2011 535i [0.00]	If you mean it's under the seat bottom, just move your hands to center of the seat cushion and pull towards the roof firmly. There are 2 clips that hold the seat bottom to the car. Look for it under there. Btw there aren't any wires there. It just may melt in the summer time and be sticky or gummy

12-11-2012, 12:59 PM	#8
AntBabeee Lieutenant Drives: 2013 BMW 335i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 526 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2013 BMW 335i [0.00]	May be silly but I would want it out too. Rather not haver it melt in the car and become sticky. __________________ F30 BMW 335i M-Sport: Estoril Blue II, 19" Rims, Sports Auto, Premium, Technology, Harmon Kardon, Heated Front Seats, Driver Assistance...

12-11-2012, 01:51 PM	#10
CE750Jockey Private First Class Drives: '13 328xi Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Midwest Posts: 189 iTrader: (0)	doc, can you post a couple of pics so we can see it?

12-11-2012, 03:55 PM	#12
Meeni Gateropode Drives: BMW 330i 06 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: TN Posts: 735 iTrader: (0)	Jelly beans don't smell when they rot and the chances mices will infest your car are pretty low. The worst case is that the latch attach will get sticky, but do you manipulate it that much?

12-11-2012, 06:40 PM	#14
KORALLROT ESTORILBLAU 2 Drives: f30 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,091 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2013 335i xDrive [5.00] 2006 330i [5.00] 2003 330xi [4.00]	To an outsider, the thread title would imply that BMW's build and reliability have improved dramatically, leaving only the colorful and squishy issues to be speculated upon by forum enthusiasts. (see what I did there) __________________ e21 e21 e46 e90 f30

12-11-2012, 08:59 PM	#15
cardsdoc Private First Class Drives: 2009 335i xDrive Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Shaker Heights, OH Posts: 193 iTrader: (0)	Got it!! Lifting seat cushion was a snap. It was actually not a jelly bean but a fruit snack gummy thing. THANKS!! __________________ 2013 335i xDrive sedan, sport line, melbourne red/black/black trim/red accent, premium, cold weather, tech pkg, dhp, sport AT, PDC, rear cam, auto high beams 2009 335i xDrive sedan (gone, my first BMW)

12-12-2012, 02:20 AM	#17
J1n Major Drives: F30 328 MSport Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,256 iTrader: (0)	Sorry bout that lmao it's quite a funny thread tho. I've got one of those high power vacumms.. think it should suck the shit out of it

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