Retrofit Ski Bag Passthrough
 

Has anyone tried to retrofit the ski bag option that came with the cold weather package?

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I have the same question. Anyone?

Nobody? I really need it soon. Thanks.

I can trade you mine if you want it.
I will be honest I dont use dont want to use it. I hate the cold. I will check on how to remove it i seen the diagram somewhere and then I will get back to you. If your interested..that is.

found this with the power of google..
the retrofit parts piece by piece. By the way my interior is beige

Retrofit, ski bag. Fits: BMW X Series (E53,E70,E71,E83) | BMW of South Atlanta=

Thanks. I should have specified that I need it for a 2002. None of the retrofit ski bags I have found list that they are compatible with the 2002 or earlier rear seats. I've even looked for used parts but cannot find any.

Is there any harm in removing the metal panel and just using it as a pass through with a regular ski bag? Maybe just velcro the metal panel on.

If anyone is still interested, I have just done this in a 2002 BMW X5.
It was quite simple - if you drop the centre arm rest and remove the leather trim, the "hole" is pre cut but filled in with a thin, metal blank. This is spot welded in around 9 or 10 places. These were a beggar to get out. After a couple of hours of hard work, I got the blank out. I am very pleased as it fits a snowboard through - easily! In fact, I could get a couple of snowboards (no bindings) and a couple of pairs of skis through. This still leaves space for 2 people in the back and a lot of boot space. Best of all - no luggage rack and a the gear is safe in the car. All I need to do now is smooth off the edges and put some edging trim round. I haven't bothered buying the official ski bag and plastic covers etc. as, when not transporting boards etc, the arm rest seals the space so no extra noise comes through. Very pleased with the result for a couple of hours work. I thought it may reduce rigidity of back seats - but as it is pre-cut, when removed, appears to be just as solid as it always was.
Feel free to pm for more info.

Great info
 

Glad to hear this worked. I'm planning on doing the same thing and just using my normal ski bag. Might cost $5 in trim!!! That's cheap!

Sharp drill
 

One hint/advice...use a sharp drill to drill out the welds.
Start with a small one cause I broke a 6mm one after 30 seconds trying to rush with a larger one first. Good luck!

Tughtus, do you think I should get a spot weld cutter? They are only $5 @ Harbor Freight and have good reviews.
Spot Weld Cutter - 3/8" Spot Weld Cutter Drill Bit