51 47 315 Removing and installing / replacing front carpet for passenger compartment

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Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove trims from bass speaker . See 65 12 051 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING CENTRAL BASS SPEAKER - DRIVER'S SIDE - (UNDER FRONT SEAT) or 65 12 053 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/RENEWING CENTRAL BASS SPEAKER - FRONT PASSENGER SIDE - (UNDER FRONT SEAT) on left and right.
Remove CENTRE CONSOLE SUPPORT .
Remove trim panel, A-pillar, bottom . See 51 43 075 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SIDE TRIM PANEL, FOOTWELL, ON A-PILLAR, RIGHT or 51 43 070 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SIDE TRIM PANEL, FOOTWELL, ON A-PILLAR, LEFT left and right.
Remove COMPLETE ACCELERATOR PEDAL MODULE .

Cut out carpet (1) along heater box.

IMPORTANT: Choose cut so that center console conceals cutting edge after installation. Do not damage any cables or air ducts when cutting.

Remove carpet (1) toward rear/top and if necessary feed out cable.

Fig 1: Identifying Carpet

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Installation:

Cutouts (1) serves as locators when installing carpet (2).

Replacement

Modify footrest, driver's side.

Fig 2: Identifying Cutouts And Carpet

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Unclip footwell net (1) on front passenger side.

Fig 3: Removing Footwell Net

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Installation:

If necessary, replace damaged retaining clips.

Fig 4: Identifying Retaining Clips

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