E46 Coupe Interior Swap and Sound Deadening Guide

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Originally Posted by BMWCurves

Yessir. I lost the pin deep into the recesses of the car on that side so I had to buy a replacement pin/plug/doodad afterwards. I don't know if I actually installed it now that I think about it...

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That's strange -- it seemed like there was a catch built in so that the pin wouldn't pop all the way through. I'll have a look at it tonight and verify, but I don't see any other way to remove those without pushing the pin.

Edit: Yeah, it should catch when you push it through.

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Originally Posted by BMWCurves

Also, if you see any improved methods along the way, let me know. I'm no genius, but I'd like to have an effective guide.

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I went through the seat/panel removal blind yesterday and everything that I learned looks to be covered in here with multiple pictures and arrows. I'd say it's super effective.

Just want to say thank you... Picked up a ZHP vert a few months ago, and I used this guide to remove the door panels and rear seats. The picture with all of the different clips in the door was super valuable. Thanks!

@BMWCurves

Any idea if this foam piece is replaceable? Mine disintegrated and the part doesn't appear on realoem.com as far as I can tell...

https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...diagId=51_3729


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Not as far as I know - mine was in decent shape and I haven't ever seen any threads about it. I'd honestly just buy some foam and some 3M tape and cut to size if need be.