Video tutorial on how to replace the plastic threaded insert on a BMW’s trunk tool tray. The plastic threaded insert can also wear out or fatigue over time, not allowing the tool tray to hold into replace. The replacement can be done with minimal tools, you can actually used the tools supplied in the factory tool kit if need be.
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Tools/Supplies Needed:
-standard screwdriver
-new plastic threaded insert
-interlocking pliers
Procedure:
Remove the fabric trim, this will allow us to get better access to the threaded insert. I have already removed my tool kit as I made a parts order online so it tool a few weeks for it to arrive. I didn’t want the added strain on my tool kit, so I just removed it all together. I’ll show in a moment how it’s connected.
Once you have the fabric trim removed, then unclip the trunk light.
Here is the three snap clips on each side which holds the fabric trim into place. The opposite surface just tucks behind the black plastic trim piece which has the pull handle.
Next use interlocking pliers and wrap the tips in tape so it doesn’t scratch the paint on the inside of the trunk lid.
Now squish the plastic insert and manoeuvre it out of it’s location. It’s a little tricky as when one side is unclipped, it may pop back into place when trying to unclip the opposite corner.
And finally it’s removed.
Push the new threaded insert into place. The orientation doesn’t matter, it’s the same all the way around.
Feed the light through the fabric trim panel first and clip it into place.
Tuck the fabric panel behind the black plastic trim panel.
You may need to smack the clips to clip them into place. Ensure they do line up with there holes, if you force them they can break.
Now the tool kit can be reinstalled. It’s only connected with 4 phillips screws across the bottom which have plastic caps. The plastic caps can be tricky to remove as they snap on quite tight, I found a small standard screwdriver works best. Then a plastic strap also holds the tray in the center and that simply clips out of it’s location.
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