M5 Foottrest
11-23-2007, 02:35 PM
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M5 footrest install:
-Sorry no DIY photos
-Don't underestimate the difficulty of the install like I did. I thought it was going to take 15-20 mins. It doesn't!
-No screws, only a single u shaped "hook" at the top of the footrest that anchors to the dash console (where the top of the footrest meets the dash housing)
Adhesive
-BMW used some type of adhesive similar to an epoxy, and it sets as a solid like plastic. I tried to use a heat gun ? No Help! I tried to pull like heck! I pulled so hard, the carpet mold was giving way before the adhesive from the carpet would budge.
Removal
-I used a metal paint scraper/drywall putty scraper to "shim" under the original footrest and used a sharp knife to cut the epoxy away from the carpet. (very tedious)
-This must be done by following the bead of the epoxy and cutting the carpet fibers from the epoxy. (Make sure you don't cut through the entire carpet)
-The hardest part is getting started because the footrest is secured flush to the carpet. (no vision in what you're doing underneath)
-Once you get past 30% you can really get under the footrest and it gets easier
I'll try to post a photo of my original footrest to show you the pattern of the epoxy bead.
-Sorry no DIY photos
-Don't underestimate the difficulty of the install like I did. I thought it was going to take 15-20 mins. It doesn't!
-No screws, only a single u shaped "hook" at the top of the footrest that anchors to the dash console (where the top of the footrest meets the dash housing)
Adhesive
-BMW used some type of adhesive similar to an epoxy, and it sets as a solid like plastic. I tried to use a heat gun ? No Help! I tried to pull like heck! I pulled so hard, the carpet mold was giving way before the adhesive from the carpet would budge.
Removal
-I used a metal paint scraper/drywall putty scraper to "shim" under the original footrest and used a sharp knife to cut the epoxy away from the carpet. (very tedious)
-This must be done by following the bead of the epoxy and cutting the carpet fibers from the epoxy. (Make sure you don't cut through the entire carpet)
-The hardest part is getting started because the footrest is secured flush to the carpet. (no vision in what you're doing underneath)
-Once you get past 30% you can really get under the footrest and it gets easier
I'll try to post a photo of my original footrest to show you the pattern of the epoxy bead.
11-24-2007, 12:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Mach_666' post='494103' date='Nov 14 2007, 01:16 AM
Hello...
the reason for the problem is:
BMW used a such strong carpet glue under the footrest, so that is impossible to rip it off. Your fingers would hurt a lot
, an then you would thought to take it out with cutting... You have to take a small knife, an get it under the oem footrest, an cut the glue... You would cut you x times in yout finger, but this is the only way to get it out...
By the way, i have destroyed the old one, a little bit.
Best Regards...
the reason for the problem is:
BMW used a such strong carpet glue under the footrest, so that is impossible to rip it off. Your fingers would hurt a lot
, an then you would thought to take it out with cutting... You have to take a small knife, an get it under the oem footrest, an cut the glue... You would cut you x times in yout finger, but this is the only way to get it out...By the way, i have destroyed the old one, a little bit.
Best Regards...