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      06-01-2012, 06:18 AM   #1
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Post How To: Install the Dog Guard

Here is my second how to.

The task: Fit an OEM Dog Grill to the F20
Why: Because i have two dogs (which is one of the reasons i went for a hatch) and i hated having them on the back seats in my saloon. Plus, the provided instructions are a bit confusing
What do i need?:
  1. Part #51472292188 from BMW- which includes EVERYTHING you need, including screwdrivers
  2. 15 minutes install time
How:
  1. Step 1: Lower your rear seats

    Easy step really, but important.



    The two bolts you see are part of the package, put them there (useful for the next step)

  2. Step 2: Insert Dog Guard

    How you do this is important, so as to install it yourself (Without help). Simply slide the narrow end of the guard into the car, with the top part sticking upwards. It will sit perfectly on the rubber seal on your boot- so dont worry about it scratching your car



  3. Step 3: Insert Bolts

    Insert the two bolts you placed in the car earlier into the feet of the dog guard



    Now place the two brackets on the correct side- see the image above for reference

  4. Step 4: Attach the left hand bracket

    Lift the dog guard into place, don't worry that its not stable, then lift the left hand bracket into place behind the dog guard.

    It fits into the latches where the seats clip onto- see the image below for reference:



    Bit of a poor shot here, sorry guys- but this is me holding the left bracket into place:



    It will support the weight of the bracket- Now use one of the screws and screw it into the second screw hole- ensure you dont screw it tight, leave it slightly loose for now. Leave the first hole for now.

    Once screwed in, immediatley follow onto the next step

  5. Step 5: Attach the right hand bracket

    Exacty the same steps as step 4







    Once completed, move onto step 6.

  6. Step 6: Raise the seats

    Its time to lock the seats back into place. Do so carefully, as there is now only a tight gap. I did it by bringing the seat up to the locking position, then went into the boot to ensure that it snugly locked into place, for both sides.

    Once the seats are locked in, screw in the remaining screws- again, leaving them slightly loose

  7. Step 7: Secure the Dog Guard

    Now that the bulk of the work is complete, its time to ensure its safe and secure. Look at the two bolts sitting on the boot floor:



    They need to be screwed upwards so they hug the dog guard. Start by using your hand to screw it as far as it goes:



    Then continue to use the included tool to tighten it:



    Finally, tighten the 4 screws and you're done!















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      06-01-2012, 06:36 AM   #2
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Get a couple of dry dog bags for those wet walk days....
I sell them by the way......
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      06-01-2012, 06:54 AM   #3
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Get a couple of dry dog bags for those wet walk days....
I sell them by the way......
i'm weighing up my options atm- bmw sell a waterproof boot cover, which covers everything, at 50quid though

got a pic of what you're offering? how much?
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i'm weighing up my options atm- bmw sell a waterproof boot cover, which covers everything, at 50quid though

got a pic of what you're offering? how much?
PM me your email or mobile number and ill send you details.
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      06-01-2012, 07:48 AM   #5
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EXCELLENT post...!!! I have two dogs (golden retrievers) as well and I was thinking of buying the dog guard (alon with the waterprrof boot cover)...I will do it ASAP.

BTW, what was the price in UK? I asked my local dealer, but although they have the part number the system shows no price!?!?
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      06-01-2012, 08:03 AM   #6
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EXCELLENT post...!!! I have two dogs (golden retrievers) as well and I was thinking of buying the dog guard (alon with the waterprrof boot cover)...I will do it ASAP.

BTW, what was the price in UK? I asked my local dealer, but although they have the part number the system shows no price!?!?
dog guard is 160 inc VAT- i managed to get it for 100 from a dealer down south from eBay- it was ex-display, and someone had dropped it- there is a small scratch on the top- which you cannot see

the boot cover is around 45 quid.
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      06-01-2012, 08:20 AM   #7
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Nice guide.
Can the Dog guard be easily removed when you need the additional space?
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      06-01-2012, 08:30 AM   #8
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4 screws and its out- as long as you understood how to put it together, it should be easy to take it out, put it back in.

not an everyday task though,as you need a tool to do it
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      06-01-2012, 09:58 AM   #9
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Sheesh, for a couple of months it went like:

Cool feature, can't wait to try this in my car.
Ah, great tip, can't wait to try this in my car.
Excellent, I'm going to try that when I get my car.

Now, all of a sudden: BOOOM! Useful hands-on posts *everywhere*!



Great stuff iBeech, keep 'em coming!
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      06-01-2012, 10:36 AM   #10
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Originally Posted by MartinHattingh View Post
Sheesh, for a couple of months it went like:

Cool feature, can't wait to try this in my car.
Ah, great tip, can't wait to try this in my car.
Excellent, I'm going to try that when I get my car.

Now, all of a sudden: BOOOM! Useful hands-on posts *everywhere*!



Great stuff iBeech, keep 'em coming!
haha- cheers man- i like giving back!
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nice jail!!
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      06-13-2012, 02:48 PM   #12
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nice jail!!
Lol
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      11-20-2012, 06:31 AM   #13
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Nice post good info.

But where is the dog?
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Hi, does this squeak or rattle?
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Can you put the parcel shelf in with the guard in place?
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Hi, does this squeak or rattle?
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I've no interest in dog guards but just thought I'd say great write up, well documented!
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