[Paliator]

Hello everyone!

I recently purchased E92 illuminated door sills for my car. I am having trouble with the installation as I have found mo diy or video on the subject. I purchased the product here: https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...t/51470429899/ and it comes with this "guide" which in my mind is very hard to understand http://bd8ba3c866c8cbc330ab-7b26c6f3...structions.pdf -So down to what I have done. Both door aills are removed with clips removed. New door sills have clips in, and are ready for installation but I don't know what to do with the wires or anything. Any help would be greatly appreciated

[BeastMode335i]

probably have good luck if you write "rubber_ducky" as he did it and had no issues..

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=407314

[Paliator]

Originally Posted by BeastMode335i

probably have good luck if you write "rubber_ducky" as he did it and had no issues..

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=407314

I messaged him, hopefully he replies.

[6ixSpd]

Those instructions are literally as clear as they could be. Perhaps it would be better for you to pay a shop to handle this as it seems beyond your capability.

[BSM n54iS]

Yea....I had deleted my original post (first to reply but didn't wanna be an ass) cuz the very first google search brought this up:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1916


But then saw they are pretty much the same instructions as included and thought you should probably pay a shop to install. Basically OP you need to tap into the pre-existing wiring for the car, if you're not comfy doing that then yea find a shop to install.

[Paliator]

Originally Posted by 6ixSpd

Those instructions are literally as clear as they could be. Perhaps it would be better for you to pay a shop to handle this as it seems beyond your capability.

For me, step 6 is not clear. I don't know how I am supposed to route the wire to the other side of the car. I reached step 6 no problem and want the satisfaction (and pride) of doing it myself, so I decided to ask you guys for your help before going to a shop.

[BSM n54iS]

Originally Posted by Paliator

For me, step 6 is not clear. I don't know how I am supposed to route the wire to the other side of the car. I reached step 6 no problem and want the satisfaction (and pride) of doing it myself, so I decided to ask you guys for your help before going to a shop.

Are you stuck taking the A pillar off, or the footwell? It seems you pretty much need to find a way to tuck it underneath the dash, maybe grab you a coat hanger...straighten it out and get some duck tape and snake it through the dash to behind the glove box compartment there

[Paliator]

Originally Posted by BdSM n54iS

Are you stuck taking the A pillar off, or the footwell? It seems you pretty much need to find a way to tuck it underneath the dash, maybe grab you a coat hanger...straighten it out and get some duck tape and snake it through the dash to behind the glove box compartment there

I'm not sure how to take off the footwell or a pillar, does it just pull off?

[BSM n54iS]

Originally Posted by Paliator

I'm not sure how to take off the footwell or a pillar, does it just pull off?

Ok. The A pillar: grab you a flathead and pop off the airbag warning tab, there is a screw located underneath. Then grab a plastic trim prying tool and start at the top and work your way down. Install is the reverse, when you know where the clips are that hold it in place don't be scared to use linear force in that area to pop it back on. But don't be a gorilla with it either as bmw plastic trim pieces are notorious for breaking.

http://www.pelicanparts.com/BMW/tech...eplacement.htm

The footwell: Open your door wide and stick your head down underneath (dam that sounded dirty lol) there you will see 3 torx screws (cant remember the size) located towards the top off that big plastic piece above your brake/clutch pedals, simply undo those and it will fall right down. Careful dropping it down as there are some wires attached behind there. Footwell light etc, cant remember the specific ones right off the top of my head.

I think if I were you I would pop off both driver and passenger A pillars, then snake the wires from the door sill through the hood latch trim (diy found here http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=593906....or search for the P3 vent gauge install if you need more help taking off the hood latch trim part.) Anyways snake those wires through that trim and up the A pillar, then go across the top of the windshield tucking the wires up and into the top of the headliner trim, then back down the passenger side A pillar and down back behind the glove box area there where they are needing to go.

[BSM n54iS]

Originally Posted by Paliator

I'm not sure how to take off the footwell or a pillar, does it just pull off?

What's up OP...you end up getting it done?