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      01-17-2014, 05:11 AM   #6
zalagan
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Drives: 2015 X3 2.0D Xline
Join Date: Dec 2013
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So, finally completed a retro-fit of most of the extended storage options (S493A) in the luggage compartment of my 2014 F25 - lashing eyes (15) for flex net, tension belt (16), second rotating bag hook (7), hook to support the floor panel, the near-side parcel net (19) and the dividers for the underfloor storage tray.

In the UK we don't get any of these or the aluminium lashing rails as standard.

The side trim pieces (8 and 21) are easy to remove once the seat catch covers are removed (6 - pull these out to get to hidden plastic plug - 10). There are two more push-fit plugs and one torx at the other 3 corners. The trim pieces are much more flexible than on older cars and will pull out (and install) with a bit of flexing and no damage.

The exact position for the various cut-outs (my original question) are marked on the back of the trim. So, simple job with a steel ruler and a stanley knife to cut out holes for missing bits. I put some white masking tape on the back and marked out the rectangle cut-outs to make life easier. Make some dummy holes in scrap card first to get exact size and shape - these things need to fit very tight.

There's no sound insulation attached to the back of the trim either - so no mess when making holes.

The lashing eyes are secured to the metal body through the trim piece with a self-tapping M5x16 Torx screw (11 - realoem parts diagram is not clear) so lining these up perfectly does matter. Result is better attached trim pieces that don't flex and rock-solid lashing eyes (15) for the flex net 51477245211

The small framed side parcel net (19 - 51477290006) requires a couple of friction washers (20) and drilling four holes - again, very easy once you've worked out the right position. This is really useful for carrying wine bottles.

Hope this helps

http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?...11&hg=51&fg=65

http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?...14&hg=51&fg=65

http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?...13&hg=51&fg=65
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