51 47 440 Removing and installing or replacing rear carpet on seat pan

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove left/right FRONT SEAT
• Remove REAR SEAT
• Remove HANDBRAKE LEVER
• Remove AIRBAG CONTROL UNIT
• Remove inner ENTRANCE COVER STRIPS 

Version with central bass speaker: 

• Remove CENTRAL BASS SPEAKER TRIM on left/right

E87 only: 

• Remove trim panel for left/right door pillars

E81/E82 only: 

Lever out protective cap (1) on left/right.

Loosen left/right screw (2).

Tightening torque 72 11 05AZ .

Installation: 

Check that spacer bushing (3) and rubber ring (4) are in correct position.

Pull back cable (1) with cable holder (2).

Feed out carpet (3) and remove.

Installation: 

Make sure openings for air duct and attachment points are correctly positioned.