BMW E39: Trunk Carpet Replacement

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Today I installed very lightly used carpeting into the trunk of my 2001 BMW 540i/6. The carpeting that was in the vehicle was in very poor condition due to abuse and lack of knowledge by the previous owner.

 

Objective: Refresh the look of your trunk area.

 

Applicable Vehicles:

1996-2003 BMW E39 5-series: 520i, 523i, 525i, 528i, 530i, 535i, 540i, M5.

 

Parts required: Replacement carpet panels.

 

Cost: ~$150 from of online resources. Inquire about availability from E39Source here.

 

Difficulty: Low

 

Time Required: 15-30 minutes

 

Procedure: To see how to do this for yourself, watch the embedded video below!

 

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Before.

 

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Carpeting removed.

 

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Done!

 

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