Necessary preliminary tasks

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 8 other vehicles, including the 2012 BMW 328xi, 2012 BMW 328i, 2011 BMW 328xi, 2011 BMW 328i, and 2010 BMW 328xi. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove REAR SEAT

Release expansion rivet (1).

Unclip (2) the entrance cover strip (3) with special tool 00 9 317 .

Pull entrance cover strip (3) up and remove.

Fig 1: Removing Entrance Cover Strip Using Special Tool (00 9 317)

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty clips (1).

Fit entrance cover strip (2) with preinstalled clips (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Entrance Cover Strip With Preinstalled Clips

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.