Help Fixing Trim

[dpeete]

The trim in the back seat fell off, and all of the plastic retainers disintegrated. I ordered new parts, but they don't seem to push back in place with a strong push from hands. Any recommendation for how to get the retainers in?

The panel sans retainers:


The retainers that don't want to go home:

[dpeete]

It looks like an issue with the Rexka restraining clips sold on Amazon. I see a comment from another 2011 M3 owner with the same problem. I am going to buy OE from a German parts supplier.

[asma123]

I remember I had the same issue. I bought the clip directly from bmw and they didn’t fit. I compared them to my old ones and I found that they were different.
I’m not exactly sure but I *think* this is the one you’re looking for.

PN: 51459141448
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-bmw-parts/plug-in-retainer/51459141448/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIloaznNL_-gIVZA6tBh0e7goFEAQYASABEgKC8_D_BwE

The one you have is
PN: 07149158194
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-bmw-parts/interior-trim-retainer-priced-each/07149158194/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIk9zQmtP_-gIV9QetBh07KwjzEAQYASABEgKxHPD_BwE

[dpeete]

Thank you for the guidance. I went ahead and ordered OE versions of the 07149158194 and if they are still too big I'll hunt down that other part number and will also post here to help others. Cheers!

[Ajolives]

Mine fell off last week, great timing for the post OP!

https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/par...;q=07149158194

Real OEM says the 071 supersedes the 514 part

[dpeete]

Excellent. I ordered 20 OE ones and tracking says I should have them on Monday. I'll report back. The OE ones were a fair bit less than the BMW parts, but should be the same part. Once I confirm they work I'll provide a link in a PM.

[dpeete]

The clips came in a few days early. They were pretty stiff in the early morning 45 F weather and wouldn't go in, but once it warmed up they popped in.