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

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove trims from bass speaker on left and right. See DRIVER'S SIDE (UNDER FRONT SEAT) and PASSENGER'S SIDE (UNDER FRONT SEAT) .
Remove CENTER CONSOLE SUPPORT
Remove A-pillar trim panel, bottom left and right. See A-PILLAR, RIGHT and A-PILLAR, LEFT .
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 Carpet And Cutouts

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Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Unclip footwell net (1) on front passenger side.

Fig 3: Unclipping Footwell Net

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Installation:

If necessary, replace damaged retaining clips.

Fig 4: Identifying Footwell Net On Front Passenger Side

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Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.