Cargo Separator Repair

darknetone · 04-23-2017, 03:10 PM

Really, BMW come on, these bloody things were made to break at some point, and one of mine did. So some clearance checks and one stainless (I don't do rust) bolt and lock nut later and done. I'd have done the other side as well but I am interested to see how long it lasts.

So has anyone else broke theirs?

paris1 · 04-24-2017, 02:38 AM

I'd guess everyone will have this problem sooner or later. I just had mine replaced (out of warranty!) for the second time. My dealer has been really good about this, but next time I will have to repair as you did. My question is "What WERE they thinking when they designed these brackets as snap-fit? This is German engineering at its best?!

bigendbob · 04-24-2017, 03:01 AM

You can see why they break from my video.

I just drilled out all three and re-bolted with carriage bolts to make a neat finish.

rking117 · 04-24-2017, 02:25 PM

i used self tapping screws that solved my issue.

airmarc · 04-24-2017, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by bigendbob

You can see why they break from my video.

I just drilled out all three and re-bolted with carriage bolts to make a neat finish.

Yup, mine did the same. I think if you put something hard sided, or ram a piece of luggage and it hits one of those brackets, they are toast. I drilled out all 3 of those stupid snap fit bolts and replaced with metal bolts. Looks and performs just fine now

bigendbob · 04-25-2017, 01:30 AM

When you pull the protector forward and it stops it keeps putting a load on the plastic. If the plastic was had a bit more meat to it, it wouldn't break.
You can see from the video how the load is constant trying to split the bracket apart.

paris1 · 04-25-2017, 02:33 AM

Actually, I believe it's some part of the top mechanism contacting it when the top is retracted that does it in.

NoQuarter · 04-25-2017, 10:42 AM

I have not had an issue with this yet.

I will now pull it out and give it an upgrade

Thanks!

Tangent · 04-25-2017, 02:26 PM

Had the same issue and for me it's been fixed for over a year by simply superglueing the thing back together.

bigendbob · 04-25-2017, 05:25 PM

I think the act of pushing down to make sure the sensor picks up the fact it's down puts a load on the bracket.

04-23-2017, 03:10 PM	#1
darknetone Private 9 Rep 74 Posts Drives: 2011 Z4 and 2003 Z4 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	Cargo Separator Repair Really, BMW come on, these bloody things were made to break at some point, and one of mine did. So some clearance checks and one stainless (I don't do rust) bolt and lock nut later and done. I'd have done the other side as well but I am interested to see how long it lasts. So has anyone else broke theirs? Attached Images __________________ -- Mike 2022 time for a G29,...hmmm 2011 xDrive30i Z4 -gone 2003 3.0 Z4 -gone
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paris1 Captain 89 Rep 745 Posts Drives: 2013 35i Space Grey over Coral Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Northern Calif. iTrader: (0)	I'd guess everyone will have this problem sooner or later. I just had mine replaced (out of warranty!) for the second time. My dealer has been really good about this, but next time I will have to repair as you did. My question is "What WERE they thinking when they designed these brackets as snap-fit? This is German engineering at its best?!
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bigendbob Second Lieutenant 50 Rep 297 Posts Drives: z4 23i Orion Silver Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: west midlands iTrader: (0)	You can see why they break from my video. I just drilled out all three and re-bolted with carriage bolts to make a neat finish.
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rking117 Lieutenant Colonel 118 Rep 1,668 Posts Drives: Z4 3.0i & 320i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	i used self tapping screws that solved my issue. __________________ Enjoying an E89 Z4, F30 320i and Fiat Abarth // E85 Z4 (sold), E82 128i (sold), Fiat Pop 500 (sold)
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04-25-2017, 01:30 AM	#6
bigendbob Second Lieutenant 50 Rep 297 Posts Drives: z4 23i Orion Silver Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: west midlands iTrader: (0)	When you pull the protector forward and it stops it keeps putting a load on the plastic. If the plastic was had a bit more meat to it, it wouldn't break. You can see from the video how the load is constant trying to split the bracket apart.
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04-25-2017, 02:33 AM	#7
paris1 Captain 89 Rep 745 Posts Drives: 2013 35i Space Grey over Coral Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Northern Calif. iTrader: (0)	Actually, I believe it's some part of the top mechanism contacting it when the top is retracted that does it in.
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NoQuarter Captain 164 Rep 906 Posts Drives: 2008 535xi / 2011 Z4 35Is Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Indiana iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 BMW X2 [0.00] 2008 535xi [0.00] 2011 Z4 35is [0.00]	I have not had an issue with this yet. I will now pull it out and give it an upgrade Thanks!
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Tangent Lieutenant 296 Rep 579 Posts Drives: G01, F82, E89, F25 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: California iTrader: (2)	Had the same issue and for me it's been fixed for over a year by simply superglueing the thing back together.
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bigendbob Second Lieutenant 50 Rep 297 Posts Drives: z4 23i Orion Silver Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: west midlands iTrader: (0)	I think the act of pushing down to make sure the sensor picks up the fact it's down puts a load on the bracket.
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