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

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FOOTWELL SIDE TRIM PANEL on left and right

Removal:

Release nuts (1) and remove holder (2).

NOTE: Different holders can be installed depending on equipment.

Graphic shows example of a F56 vehicle with holders for controller and center armrest.

Fig 1: Holder And Nuts

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Cut into carpet in area of dotted line (1).

Ensure that cables are not damaged when doing this.

Fig 2: Carpet Cutting Line

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Cut into carpet in area of dotted line (1) on left and right.

Ensure that cables are not damaged when doing this.

Take out the carpet from the vehicle and put aside.

Fig 3: Carpet Cutting Line

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Installation:

Replacement only:

Lay the available carpet over the new carpet and transfer the pattern (1).

Cut out new carpet along dotted line (1).

Fig 4: Carpet Cutting Line

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Place the carpet in the motor vehicle.

Install holder (1) and tighten nuts (2).

Tightening torque 51 16 5AZ .

Fig 5: Holder And Nuts

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Install holder (3) and tighten nut (4).

Tightening torque 51 16 3AZ .

NOTE: Different holders can be installed depending on equipment.

Graphic shows example of a F56 vehicle with holders for controller and center armrest.