51 47 315 Removing and installing / replacing front carpet for passenger compartment
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 BMW M3, 2009 BMW M3, and 2008 BMW M3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove storage compartment
- Remove left/right front seat . See SEATS - REPAIR (CONVERTIBLE/COUPE) or SEATS - REPAIR (CONVERTIBLE/COUPE) .
- Remove glovebox
- Remove side trim panel in footwell on left/right. See 51 43 070 Removing and installing/replacing side trim panel, footwell, on A-pillar, left (driver side) and 51 43 075 Removing and installing / replacing side trim panel, footwell, on A-pillar, right .
- Remove accelerator pedal module
. See 35 40 001 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING ACCELERATOR PEDAL MODULE
.
Version with central bass speaker:
- Remove central bass speaker trim on left/right. See 65 12 050 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT CENTRAL BASS SPEAKER (UNDER FRONT SEAT) .
Remove holders (1) towards front.
Pull out air duct (2).
Cut out carpet (1) at cutting edge (2) on left/right.
IMPORTANT:
Risk of damage!
Make the cut as far as possible in the direction of the middle of the car to ensure that the cutting edges are covered by the storage compartment/panels.
Pay attention to cable(s) when cutting.
Make the cut as far as possible in the direction of the middle of the car to ensure that the cutting edges are covered by the storage compartment/panels.
Pay attention to cable(s) when cutting.
IMPORTANT:
Risk of damage!
Pay attention to cable(s) when cutting.
Pay attention to cable(s) when cutting.
Cut out carpet (1) at cutting edge (2).
Guide cable back through carpet (1).
Feed out carpet (1) towards rear/top.
Cutting edges (1) shown on removed carpet (2).
Installation:
Apertures (3) serve as alignment points for fitting the carpet (2).
Replacement:
Place removed carpet on new carpet and carry over cuts to new carpet.