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

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove both front seats . See SEATS - REPAIR .
Remove storage compartment .
Remove side trim in footwell . See SIDE COVERING WITH ARMRESTS .
Remove glovebox . See 51 16 366 Removing and installing right glovebox with housing (without active knee protection) .
Remove trim panel for pedal assembly . See 51 45 185 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM FOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY .
Remove accelerator pedal module . See 35 40 001 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING ACCELERATOR PEDAL MODULE .

Cut out carpet (1) at marked cutting edges (2) on left and right.

IMPORTANT: If there are no marked cutting edges (2), align cuts as far as possible in direction of middle of vehicle. This ensures that the cutting edges are covered by the storage compartment/instrument panel.
Pay attention to cables when cutting (risk of damage).

If necessary, guide cable back through carpet (1).

Feed out carpet (1) towards rear/top.

Fig 1: Identifying Cut Out Carpet And Cutting Edges

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

NOTE: Marked cutting edges (1) shown on removed carpet (2).

Replacement:

Cut out carpet at marked cutting edges (1).

If there are not marked cutting edges (1), place removed carpet over new piece and carry cuts over to new carpet.

Installation:

Apertures (3) serve as alignment points for fitting the carpet (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Cutting Edges, Carpet And Apertures

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Replacement:

If necessary, remove stowage net.