Question installing B-pillar grab straps

[Napes]

I'm trying to install a pair of grab straps and I can feel the indentations in the top of the B-pillar where they screw in, but, after poking small holes in the vinyl at that point I cannot get the screws to go in. Do the indentations indicate a location where you need to drill holes? I'm hesitant to proceed without some tips from the more experienced amonst you.

Thanks,

Bob Napier

[Guest Anonymous]

it was a grab handle - and it should just screw in with the proper screws. Aren't there holes there in the headliner (not on the b pillar)?

[Napes]

No, Bill, I'm not refering to the grab handle. I talking about the vinyl straps (like on a trolley car) that attach near the top of the B-pillar. They were an option on our cars, but not too many around. I just picked up a pair and am trying to install them.

Bob Napier

[02Les]

Bob,

As far as I know, the "loop" handles were for sunroof cars.

If your car has no sunroof, the holes may not be there.

Here's a few shots of my sunroof project car that I (just realised) have yet to refit the handles, and my sunroof parts car that shows the holes (2 per side). AND, last, but not least, what happens to the handles when they are used a bit (the covering pulls out of the clamped part).

[c.d.iesel]

....yes - 1959 VW beetle hanger straps - great for hiking

ones fat arse out of the back seat

if you feel the hole - it requires a very fine thread bolt -

as all seat belt mountings in german cars require

order the screw/bolt from BMW

[BillWilliams]

Bluedevil may help here but I believe the seat belt threads are SAE, not that has anything to do with the ol' s%# handle

[02Les]

My pic shows the screws required.

According to my parts book the part# is 07 11 9 902 503 (unfortuntely NLA). Description is B4,2 x 19 and total 4 required.

[Napes]

Thanks for all the help. I have the OEM screws that came with the straps, I just don't have a hole to screw them into. But, as I stated above (and my car is not a sunroof) I can find the slight depression at the screw hole locations, so I think I just have to drill a small hole and screw them in place. The 2 small holes show in 02Les' 2nd pic.

Thanks all,

Bob Napier

[Guest Anonymous]

gotcha Bob - sorry for my ignorance.