I Need Help! Pronto......

F1 Fanatikko · 06-06-2009, 04:06 PM

Well today, I decided to change the front grill to matte black.. I changed one side and when I got to the left side one of the 3 torx screw that hold the grill piece that is attached to the hood wont come out, it turns like is getting loose but wont come out...What do I do now????

lpphreakx06 · 06-06-2009, 04:19 PM

e92?

F1 Fanatikko · 06-06-2009, 04:27 PM

Its 08 e90...

Black Leopard · 06-06-2009, 05:01 PM

uh oh hmm...

Try putting one of the other screws back in and take the stuck one out first

good luck and dont force it too much, it should come out really easily

200Duece · 06-06-2009, 05:09 PM

dremel with a cut-off wheel FTW

teej361 · 06-06-2009, 05:11 PM

you dont necessarily have to take off the whole piece. I had the same problem with mine as well. I left the original part with the screws in there, and took off just the exterior part and replaced it with matte black.

cbad335 · 06-06-2009, 05:54 PM

Lots of people have had that problem with the mustache, including me. I think I eventually had to cut the bolt. It's been so long I honestly can't remember how I resolved it. A good search will land you numerous threads on this w/ other individual's solutions to the problem, probably quicker than waiting for an answer here.

F1 Fanatikko · 06-06-2009, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by teej361

you dont necessarily have to take off the whole piece. I had the same problem with mine as well. I left the original part with the screws in there, and took off just the exterior part and replaced it with matte black.

I though you could do that , but I was not sure, I will try it.. Thansks for the info..

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teej361 Private First Class 5 Rep 198 Posts Drives: 06 e90 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Texas iTrader: (5) Garage List 2006 E90 [0.00]	you dont necessarily have to take off the whole piece. I had the same problem with mine as well. I left the original part with the screws in there, and took off just the exterior part and replaced it with matte black. __________________
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