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Thread: Door sill plates

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    Door sill plates

    I am missing my front passenger and rear driver side sill plates. Assuming they would fit, from a sedan, I scoured some from the junkyard today; only to find that they dont fit. The front passenger side may fit, but I found it to be a bit different than the ones i already have. I did manage to find another msport steering wheel, in better shape than the one i found last week. 😁

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    Door sills are interchangeable on a e39


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    Yep, no differences between wagon and sedan.
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    The alignment pins slide up from their correct positions when you remove/disturb them. Just make sure all your pins are in place, the holes have the little plastic wedges in place and reinstall. Simple
    Yes, some of the trim will need to be "massaged" into place. Make sure you treat them with some Armor All - 303 or whatever product you like before installing them. Then wipe off your finger prints and enjoy your shiny protection parts.
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    Turns out, there were only two holes that I could put the pins in. Could not use the third pin, near the rear, because there was no hole.

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    Wagon727 In the front or rear door locations?

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    Snotty, Can you post a photo on the bottom side of the trim plates?
    Current Garage Highlights
    2003 525iT TiSilver
    2002 M5 TiSilver
    1998 528i KASCHMIRBEIGE METALLIC (301) (Goldie)

    Former Garage Highlights
    2005 X5 4.8is
    2004 325iTs (2x)
    1973 Pantera L
    1971 Dodge Dart Swinger "Lite Package"
    1970 Dodge Challenger T/A 340 Six Pack Alpine White
    1970 Dodge Challenger T/A 340 Six Pack GoManGo Green
    1969 Road Runner 383
    1968 Barracuda Formula S 340 Sea Foam Green

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    Rear.... There was a hole for the pin that sticks out of the plate, that just presses in. And there were three "adjustable" pins. But, I only had holes for the two most forward adjustable pins ( looks like they were drilled). But no hole for the rear most pin. I did install the plate, but its loose at the back side. Maybe I'll just rig it and use double sided tape.

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    Quote Originally Posted by StephenVA View Post
    Wagon727 In the front or rear door locations?

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    Snotty, Can you post a photo on the bottom side of the trim plates?
    Sorry Stephen, just saw this. Looks like someone did some bodywork on his door sill,

    If someone just drilled the holes, make sure you spray some wax in there to keep the exposed steel from rusting!!!
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    When in doubt just use super glue. It not like the fifth/sixth and final owner is going to worry about door scuff panels....
    Current Garage Highlights
    2003 525iT TiSilver
    2002 M5 TiSilver
    1998 528i KASCHMIRBEIGE METALLIC (301) (Goldie)

    Former Garage Highlights
    2005 X5 4.8is
    2004 325iTs (2x)
    1973 Pantera L
    1971 Dodge Dart Swinger "Lite Package"
    1970 Dodge Challenger T/A 340 Six Pack Alpine White
    1970 Dodge Challenger T/A 340 Six Pack GoManGo Green
    1969 Road Runner 383
    1968 Barracuda Formula S 340 Sea Foam Green

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