Removal and installation rear door trim and sound insulation (BMW 7 Series E38)

Finishing

1. Remove the cap (1), release the lock and remove the button (2) by moving it upwards.



2. If equipped with sun blinds on the side windows, unhook the blind (1) at the top and remove it by moving it backwards and upwards (2).



3. If equipped with sun blinds on the side windows, remove the screw.





4. Remove the footwell light and window switch. Disconnect both connectors. Remove the plug (1) and unscrew the screw.



5. Release the door trim panel from the clips around its entire perimeter, pull the trim panel out of the clips with an upward motion and push the inner door lock actuator handle through the trim panel.



6. Remove the clamps.



7. Remove the inner lower door glass seal by moving it upwards.

8. Installation is carried out in reverse order. Please note the following points:

9. Replace damaged fasteners.

10. If the vehicle is equipped with sunshades on the side windows, pull the sunshade up and check that it functions properly before installing the door trim panel.



11. Check the distance (A = 14.5±1 mm) between the cap (1) and the guide (2). If necessary, remove the button and adjust the position of the sleeve (3).

Soundproofing

1. Remove the rear door trim.

2. On models with a side airbag, remove it.



3. Disconnect the connector (1), remove the screws (2) and remove the speaker unit. Remove the rear door lock actuator handle.



4. Disconnect the center light source (1) from the bracket (2), disconnect the connector (3) and disconnect the fiber optic (4) from the center light source.

The bending radius of the optical fiber should not be less than 20 mm.

5. Remove the screws (1) and remove the central light source bracket (2).



6. Loosen the clamps (1) on the wiring harness (2) and on the cable (3), disconnect the connectors (4).



7. Remove the clamps (1 and 2), unscrew the screw (3) and unhook the cable (4).





8. Remove the clips.



9. Completely or partially separate the sealing bead (1) and remove or bend back the sound insulation (2).

10. Clean the mating surfaces and place a 6 mm diameter butyl cord on the sound insulation and the door, heat it with a technical hair dryer, apply the sound insulation and press it firmly along the entire perimeter with a force of 30 N/cm².

11. Further installation is carried out in reverse order.