removing carpet behind seats

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martyb
Joined: Thu 10 Jan, 2013 16:53
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  Z3 roadster 1.9

removing carpet behind seats

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hey guy in the next im going to attempt to replace the rear shock top mounts to hopefully stop the annoying squeaking from behind my head.

I know the mounts are underneath the carpet behind the seats but being fairly inexperienced i need all the help i can get. Iv seen a guide how to replace the mount but it just skips the removal of the carpet and I am wonderring how to do it without damaging it. I noticed there are black circular studs do these get pried out first?

iv searched the topics although if theres any pics or info iv missed would be greatful for the help.
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jont
Joined: Tue 18 Oct, 2005 10:54
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  Z3 roadster 1.9
Location: Brisbane

Re: removing carpet behind seats

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Hi
Yes you will need to peal back the carpet to get access to the top mounts, then undo the two nuts on each then jack the car up then remove the shocks.
It's quite a easy job.

regards Johnt
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Southernboy
Joined: Thu 07 Oct, 2010 12:39
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Re: removing carpet behind seats

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To remove the carpet, have a look along the edge just below the rear window. You will see 4 black plastic push-in plug holders. Use a strong fork to push under them, and then lever them out. Once you have done that, the rest is a matter of peeling / pulling the carpet out.
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martyb
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Re: removing carpet behind seats

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Thanks very much.

Ohh n I confirmed it was the mounts earlier after bouncing the car hearing the squeak I then held the mount down and got the auld man to bounce it and noise had cleared up.

Seen mounts on eBay im just about to order hope these will be suffice quality.
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