Quick B-Pillar question

e46amazed · 10-04-2012, 02:09 PM

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

kaldE46 · 10-04-2012, 02:13 PM

They should be interchangeable.

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

e46amazed · 10-04-2012, 02:29 PM

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaldE46

They should be interchangeable.

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

Mango · 10-04-2012, 03:01 PM

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

kaldE46 · 10-04-2012, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E46Mango

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

Cyphotika · 10-04-2012, 03:47 PM

Headliner failing on an e46 no that cant be.

Zell · 10-04-2012, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaldE46

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

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

Mango · 10-04-2012, 03:53 PM

uh that's a coupe.

ryannel2003 · 10-04-2012, 04:08 PM

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

daki_bmw · 10-04-2012, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaldE46

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

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

kaldE46 · 10-04-2012, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E46Mango

uh that's a coupe.

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.

10-04-2012, 02:09 PM	#1
e46amazed Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 55 My Ride: M3 View My Garage	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

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kaldE46 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: SFL Posts: 499 My Ride: 2001 325i View My Garage	They should be interchangeable. The seatbelt isn't what's causing the cloth to fall off though. __________________

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