Once again, I'm making an addition to my X5 equipment, not sanctioned by BMW. I need to screw into the raised (angled) platform formed by the sheetmetal brace under the front seats, in order to install a "Framed Stretch Mesh Net Pocket" under each front seat.


The pockets will retain a first aid kit under the passenger seat (there's one there now, but it slides forward under braking), and a lock-box under the driver's seat. A secondary function will be to secure my aftermarket (cheap) floormats in place (I do this on all my cars, but drilling holes in the BMW is worrisome to me).

From the only photo I found,

the only object under that metal is a HVAC duct running to the rear. A screw-hole thru one wouldn't hurt, but if there's wiring, it could. I see no wiring in the picture, so is it safe?

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01 BMW X5 E53,3.0i-5L40E, 7/13/01
topas-blau,Leder-grau,"resto-project car"

Here:
14 Lexus ES350,3.5L-U660E
09 HHR Panel,2.2L-4T45E
04 Chevy 2500HD,6.0L-4L80E
98 GMC Sierra 1500,5.7L-4L60E

Gone:
66 Chevelle Malibu 2dr ht.,327>441c.i.-TH350>PGlide/transbrake
08 Cobalt Coupe,2.2L-4T45E
69 & 75 C10s,350c.i.-TH350
86 S10,2.8L-700R4
73 Volvo 142,2.0L-MT4
72 & 73 VW SuperBeetles,1.6l-MT4
64 VW,1.2l-MT4
67 Dodge Monaco 500 2dr ht.,383c.i.-A727
56 Chevy 210 4dr,265c.i.-PGlide