Quick B-Pillar question
 

My wife has an 01/2001 (manufacture date) 325CI and the cloth is falling off the B-Pillars.

I want to buy replacements but was wondering if I could buy the replacements for the 12/2001-and-later model:
http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-325...Trim/ES112032/

because the seat belt doesn't rub on the cloth like the 12/2001-and-previous model (currently installed):
http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-325...Trim/ES112053/

They look like they should be interchangable, but didn't want to waste time/money if the newer version doesn't work/fit.

Any insight?

Thanks

They should be interchangeable.


The seatbelt isn't what's causing the cloth to fall off though.

True, but the seat belt does rub on the gray trim piece and it leaves a black mark on the cloth over time. At least the newer version with the plastic might be easier to clean off.

Thanks for the input

The seatbelt definitely exacerbates (dmax loves that word) the cloth coming off. Anyone know how to take this b-pillar cover off? i'm assuming the seatbelt needs to be unbolted from the chassis? my friend's car has pillars that need fixin

Here ya go http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=593064

Headliner failing on an e46 no that cant be.

Thank you!! I've been wondering how to remove this forever.

uh that's a coupe.

^Lol yeah I need the one for the sedan too. Mine is starting to come apart. It's ugly.

Thanks for the great DIY link, but maaaan, what a nightmare to replace. :banghead:

You asked for a coupe. For sedan it's simple, you unbolt the seatbelt from the seat rail, take off the plastic floor piece from the rear door, pull on the plastic piece beneath the b pillar it will pop off, pull out the two black plastic clips and pry the b pillar out. Look for yellowmanns DIY on headliner.