51 47 314 Removing and installing/replacing carpet for passenger compartment

Necessary preliminary tasks:

R55 only:

R55 with storage compartment package only:

Remove lashing eyes on left/right:

Unfasten screw (1)
Tightening torque 51 71 9AZ .
Remove cover (2)
Turn lashing eye (3) through 90° and feed out

Fig 1: Identifying Lashing Eye, Cover And Screw
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Equipment version with TV/telephone:

Release screws (1) and remove cover (2).

Fig 2: Removing Cover

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Release screws (1) and remove cover (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Cover Screws

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Release trim (1) from retainers (2) and remove towards inside.

Fig 4: Releasing Trim From Retainers

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Release screw (1) and remove trim (2).

Fig 5: Identifying Screw And Trim

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Release screws (1 and 2).

Take off holder (3).

Fig 6: Identifying Holder And Screws

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Remove carpet (1) first at rear towards top.

Pull back carpet (1) under heating and A/C unit (2).

NOTE: A cut (3) is already provided in carpet (1).
Pay attention to cable when removing carpet (1).
If necessary, cut carpet (1) to feed out cable.

Installation:

Make sure openings for air duct and attachment points are correctly positioned.

Fig 7: Identifying Cut In Carpet

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