Interior

digitalf32 · 07-29-2009, 12:09 PM

Does any one know how to remove this piece (See Pic).

Looking for a place to mount my after market gps.

tomppa · 08-07-2009, 06:37 AM

What about the vent at the left, close to A-pillar? How to remove that?

CubanJJ09 · 08-07-2009, 08:08 AM

id like to see how to remove that vent too. fucking thing is rattling and need to put some felt there. my guess is that it pops up but knowin bmw u have to take the whole fucking dash out to get to it

Fresh330 · 08-07-2009, 10:05 AM

It looks like it just pops up if you wedge something between the trim.

Here's instructions on how to install this KUDA mount for our BMW's: http://www.kudausa.com/manuals/29239...ab%2003-05.pdf

tomppa · 08-08-2009, 09:51 AM

I tried to prise it off with a plastic tool but no success. I tried even harder but it only bent, didn't come off.

T7R_Sky · 08-08-2009, 01:59 PM

Subscribed in case someone figures this out. I also need to make a custom mount for a mini computer screen.

nyc3r · 08-08-2009, 02:21 PM

that vent just pops out, give it a little force and pull straight up.
I put gps mount there.

T7R_Sky · 08-09-2009, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by nyc3r

that vent just pops out, give it a little force and pull straight up.
I put gps mount there.

How is it held in there? Are there certain clips in certain spots? That could help us take it out easier.

hugo330i · 08-09-2009, 08:12 PM

I am afraid to force mine out. So I'll wait until someone post the right way of doing it. lol

tomppa · 10-05-2010, 09:24 AM

pulled really hard and got it out, almost unharmed.
This is how the sucker looks like

sneaks · 10-05-2010, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by hugo330i

I am afraid to force mine out. So I'll wait until someone post the right way of doing it. lol

Do it when the sun has been heating the plastic up all day.
Or use blow dryer. Cold plastic is a bitch.

3X3=5 · 10-05-2010, 06:14 PM

Not sure if the original question about the center vent/speaker was ever answered, so here it is: The plate is held in place by clips around the edges, it doesn't take much force to get under them. But you need a very fine point to do so without damaging anything. I used an awl (like a very thick needle with a handle and it popped right up. My center speaker is still rattling after 3 trips to the dealer and one attempt to foam cushion it myself. The 3rd dealer trip they replaced the speaker itself and it's better but not gone.

Oh and once the cover is off you'll need a Torx allen wrench (because of the windshield angle a driver handle is too long) to undo the screws, because that makes more sense than just using Philips...

ChasVS · 10-05-2010, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by CubanJJ09

id like to see how to remove that vent too. fucking thing is rattling and need to put some felt there. my guess is that it pops up but knowin bmw u have to take the whole fucking dash out to get to it

What the fuck?

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CubanJJ09 Banned 172 Rep 12,680 Posts Drives: like an asshole Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [6.18]	id like to see how to remove that vent too. fucking thing is rattling and need to put some felt there. my guess is that it pops up but knowin bmw u have to take the whole fucking dash out to get to it
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Fresh330 It is what it is 21 Rep 303 Posts Drives: '06 330xi Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Central NJ iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 330xi [0.00]	It looks like it just pops up if you wedge something between the trim. Here's instructions on how to install this KUDA mount for our BMW's: http://www.kudausa.com/manuals/29239...ab%2003-05.pdf __________________ E90 => F36
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tomppa Private First Class 13 Rep 112 Posts Drives: 6 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Belgium, Bxl iTrader: (1)	I tried to prise it off with a plastic tool but no success. I tried even harder but it only bent, didn't come off.
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nyc3r Colonel 115 Rep 2,589 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: USA iTrader: (24)	that vent just pops out, give it a little force and pull straight up. I put gps mount there. __________________ FS: Interior Parts - Msport knob, split armrest etc FS: Interior Parts Msport wheel, Msport knob, Boot, Idrive, FS: BMW factory oil change kit
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hugo330i Banned 69 Rep 173 Posts Drives: 330i Sedan Sparkiling Graphite Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Orlando, FL iTrader: (6)	I am afraid to force mine out. So I'll wait until someone post the right way of doing it. lol
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tomppa Private First Class 13 Rep 112 Posts Drives: 6 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Belgium, Bxl iTrader: (1)	got it pulled really hard and got it out, almost unharmed. This is how the sucker looks like
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10-05-2010, 06:14 PM	#12
3X3=5 Lieutenant 128 Rep 557 Posts Drives: in a lot of traffic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Seattle iTrader: (8)	Not sure if the original question about the center vent/speaker was ever answered, so here it is: The plate is held in place by clips around the edges, it doesn't take much force to get under them. But you need a very fine point to do so without damaging anything. I used an awl (like a very thick needle with a handle and it popped right up. My center speaker is still rattling after 3 trips to the dealer and one attempt to foam cushion it myself. The 3rd dealer trip they replaced the speaker itself and it's better but not gone. Oh and once the cover is off you'll need a Torx allen wrench (because of the windshield angle a driver handle is too long) to undo the screws, because that makes more sense than just using Philips...
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