Cable Duct aka Power Cable Holder Loose

BMWSource · 05-22-2019, 11:33 AM

Hello Fellow E9X N52 owners, my Cable Duct aka Power Cable Holder is loose on my engine bay, I noticed it when I opened the hood & check everything & I noticed it hanging loose. My hood still closes fine normally, but I tried reattaching it back on & it wouldn't go back in, I'm kind of worried of it falling off & something will make a knocking noise. I have pictures as well

Phil325i · 05-23-2019, 04:08 AM

Nothing to worry about from a safety perspective. It's caused by the slots on underside of the cowl that supports the pollen filter housing braking off. It's a very common problem - mechanics tend to lean on it when changing the pollen filter and snap the brackets off. The only solution is to buy a new cowl - No. 2 in this diagram:

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...diagId=64_1428

BMWSource · 05-23-2019, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Phil325i

Nothing to worry about from a safety perspective. It's caused by the slots on underside of the cowl that supports the pollen filter housing braking off. It's a very common problem - mechanics tend to lean on it when changing the pollen filter and snap the brackets off. The only solution is to buy a new cowl - No. 2 in this diagram:

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...diagId=64_1428

So there's no way I can snap it back in like I have to buy a new piece?

Phil325i · 05-23-2019, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWSource

So there's no way I can snap it back in like I have to buy a new piece?

Unless you have the broken pieces and can glue them back in place...

BMWSource · 05-23-2019, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWSource

So there's no way I can snap it back in like I have to buy a new piece?

Unless you have the broken pieces and can glue them back in place...

I don't have the other pieces with me

nsjames · 05-23-2019, 03:57 PM

glue never works in that environment anyhow. I've tried.

run a zip tie around the cable tray and through whats left of the tab molded on the cowling.

welcome to e90 life.

nsjames · 05-23-2019, 03:58 PM

wait for the washer bottle tube to leak too.

fun times.

BMWSource · 05-23-2019, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by nsjames

glue never works in that environment anyhow. I've tried.

run a zip tie around the cable tray and through whats left of the tab molded on the cowling.

welcome to e90 life.

I figured out why it snaps off Or breaks is because, mechanics tend to lean on it & then it could break a clip.

IllSic_Design · 05-23-2019, 04:11 PM

It hurts nothing and doesn't make any noise if it isn't secured to the cowl. I haven't run my cowl in a long while.

diy-newb · 04-24-2023, 04:02 PM

Just discovered this after I thought I invented a ziptie solution for this issue. New-to-me e90--the life, indeed.

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Phil325i Brigadier General 639 Rep 3,216 Posts Drives: E92 325i MSport Coupe Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK South East iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW 325i Coupe [6.00]	Nothing to worry about from a safety perspective. It's caused by the slots on underside of the cowl that supports the pollen filter housing braking off. It's a very common problem - mechanics tend to lean on it when changing the pollen filter and snap the brackets off. The only solution is to buy a new cowl - No. 2 in this diagram: http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...diagId=64_1428 __________________ E92 pre-LCI 325i - Ohlins R&T; H&R spacers; M3 strut brace; Swift thrust sheets; 3 x chassis braces; diff brace; N53 V-brace; 034 subframe inserts; BMS clutch stop; BMS CDV; RE g/box mounts; Delrin shift bushes; Saikoumichi OCC; Cyba scoops; BMW Perf Exhaust; HEL s/steel brake hoses; M3 rear spoiler; Recaro Sportster CSs; M3 white dash LEDs; LED Angels; LED side repeaters; BMW Perf black grille; CSL reps; SSDD carbon diffuser; Monster Wrap black roof/clear front
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nsjames Brigadier General 2463 Rep 4,328 Posts Drives: 08 328xi Touring Join Date: May 2017 Location: ohio iTrader: (0)	glue never works in that environment anyhow. I've tried. run a zip tie around the cable tray and through whats left of the tab molded on the cowling. welcome to e90 life.
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IllSic_Design Colonel 2125 Rep 2,759 Posts Drives: 12 E92 328i Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Northern California iTrader: (1)	It hurts nothing and doesn't make any noise if it isn't secured to the cowl. I haven't run my cowl in a long while.
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diy-newb Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 2006 bmw 330i E90 Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Just discovered this after I thought I invented a ziptie solution for this issue. New-to-me e90--the life, indeed.
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