Boot shelf fitting

[Paul_Blund]

I have just joined the forum as I have bought my first Z4 and she is a beauty! However, it arrived with a rattle in the boot and on close inspection I found that plastic bar with the four holes in it attached to the net, isn't connected to anything. I have circled the bit I refer to in red in the image attached.

It looks like it should connect to the four plastic clips on the back of the boot area, but it won't get close enough. I have searched high and low for images or another part that fits between and hope someone can show me how to connect it to the car.

thanks in advance!

 

[B21]

Yup it fits to the rear bulkhead with 4 push fit trim pieces…

Should be straight foreword to fit

You need to do it with the boot lid open and the roof forward to get good access

 

[Paul_Blund]

thanks I'll give it another go. It didn't seem to want to get near enough.

 

[B21]

thanks I'll give it another go. It didn't seem to want to get near enough.

There’s no great tension in the netting …if you can’t manage you need an extra Shedded Wheat..

 

[Mr Tidy]

Good luck getting it attached, and welcome to the forum.

 

[AnubisZed]

You may not get it attached.
It looks like the previous owner has replaced the panel (with the net) from a later model Z4. On the later year models the hole in the bulkhead panel is elongated to match the shape of the plastic bar of the net. The photo of your bulkhead shows the holes to be round (earlier version) so it wont go in, without drastic modification.

 

[RobbiZ4]

The panel can be replaced by the newer version.

 

[Paul_Blund]

Thanks @AnubisZed that explains it. and thanks for the suggestion @RobbiZ4 i'll look to replace it - I assume you mean the bulkhead panel.

 

[AnubisZed]

Yeah the bulkhead panel, something like this, well exactly like this as this is the correct later type...

BMW Z4 E89 Cabrio Trunk Lid Partition Trim Panel Bulkhead Black 7341664 | eBay UK

Part Replaces: 7341664. We will ALWAYS try our best to help. It is also possible to collect the item from UK warehouse. Other locations in the UK will be more expensive.

www.ebay.co.uk

There is a cheaper option though, just remove the net and the plastic bar, as you only need the plastic bar because of the net! No cost option

 

[B21]

Yeah the bulkhead panel, something like this, well exactly like this as this is the correct later type...

BMW Z4 E89 Cabrio Trunk Lid Partition Trim Panel Bulkhead Black 7341664 | eBay UK

Part Replaces: 7341664. We will ALWAYS try our best to help. It is also possible to collect the item from UK warehouse. Other locations in the UK will be more expensive.

www.ebay.co.uk

There is a cheaper option though, just remove the net and the plastic bar, as you only need the plastic bar because of the net! No cost option

I’m feeling inadequate..my 35is was an earlier one without it..my 20i had it…every time I open the boot I sigh…

 

[AnubisZed]

I’m feeling inadequate..my 35is was an earlier one without it..my 20i had it…every time I open the boot I sigh…

Mine doesn't either.
Originally I thought it was part of the Extended Storage option (but not mentioned anywhere) but I believe it's just part of the LCi 2013 update instead, so as mine is a 2011 that'll be why I don't have it.

 

[B21]

Mine doesn't either.
Originally I thought it was part of the Extended Storage option (but not mentioned anywhere) but I believe it's just part of the LCi 2013 update instead, so as mine is a 2011 that'll be why I don't have it.

It wasn’t an LCI option…many things people ascribe to the LCI were not correct..in this case this is one..the 2012 AY E89 was pre LCI by definition…VO replaced it as the garish colour for the LCI