DIY: Keyhole cover

fizzle · 04-29-2009, 02:32 PM

I purchased this keyhole from Sal (autocouture). His price was MUCH better than Bimmian and had it for me the next day! His job is local to my job so we met up at lunch and he even installed it for me. I told him I would help him out by doing a quick DIY. Here it is:

Tools Needed:
-Size 4 Allen key

-Fingernail to pop off cap
-Hands
-A Brain

Step 1
Open drivers door, and look at door jam. There is a black cap on the top.Pop off the cap with a nail or you can use a flathead but its really not that hard (not shown)

Step 2

You will then see this screw when you pop off the cap. Insert allen key and loosen to the left.

It shouldnt come all the way out but on my 06 330 it did; on my 07 335 it did not. Once you have unscrewed it, you should be able to pull out the keyhole and it will look like this:

Step 3:
Insert the new keyhole cover in and tighten screw and presto your done. Took about 2 min to do.

The end result is this:

It looks so fresh and so damn clean right??

Sal getting dirty

Jimmeh · 04-29-2009, 02:41 PM

Wow that was so easy I think even Jerry can do it...he will need a stool to reach the door though.

And o man...Sal

PaulBailey@ltbmw · 04-29-2009, 02:42 PM

Very nice and simple.

Bilka · 04-29-2009, 03:47 PM

Is this okay to do with CA?

fizzle · 04-29-2009, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DineshD

Is this okay to do with CA?

yes it works

ZFF · 05-01-2009, 07:35 PM

How do you get into the car if the battery dies while the car is locked? Or your electronic key fails?

Synergy · 05-02-2009, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZFF

How do you get into the car if the battery dies while the car is locked? Or your electronic key fails?

use your key on the trunk and access through the back seats

jpsum · 05-02-2009, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Synergy

use your key on the trunk and access through the back seats

What if I don't have winter package? jk

How much??? What's the part number? It comes pre-painted, right?

Nebster · 05-02-2009, 04:48 PM

i'm guessing this isn't going to work for the coupe. unless the ones from the sedans will fit.

Sal@AUTOcouture · 05-03-2009, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nebster

i'm guessing this isn't going to work for the coupe. unless the ones from the sedans will fit.

coupe, sedan, vert all work

ZFF · 05-03-2009, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Synergy

use your key on the trunk and access through the back seats

That might work on cars with folding rear seats, but wouldn't work on those without. The rear seatback is bolted in place from the inside.

Pseudo Nim · 05-07-2009, 02:07 PM

Any links to whoever sells this?

klipseracer · 10-03-2009, 12:21 AM

If you don't have Cold Weather Package, this is a terrible Idea.

zshortyz · 10-07-2009, 07:48 PM

i have the cold winter package but my seats dont fold down in the back

Sal@AUTOcouture · 10-07-2009, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zshortyz

i have the cold winter package but my seats dont fold down in the back

Thats impossible...fold-down rear seats are part of ZCW in the e90 and standard on coupes. The latches are inside the trunk.

zshortyz · 10-08-2009, 11:24 PM

okay what specifies winter package when i bought my car from the dealership they said it had winter package, doesnt really matter to me though living in AZ hot all year long

Sal@AUTOcouture · 10-09-2009, 12:50 AM

Cold Weather Package:

headlight washers, heated seats, folding rear seats (E90); +heated steering wheel ('09+)

lonestar22 · 10-09-2009, 05:24 AM

so are u completely replacing the keyhole over? or just the plastic around it

Mega Man · 10-10-2009, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pseudo Nim

Any links to whoever sells this?

http://www.bimmian.com/90/KHC/

Quote:

Originally Posted by lonestar22

so are u completely replacing the keyhole over? or just the plastic around it

It looks like he's replacing the entire keyhole assembly. I can't speak from experience, as I haven't done it myself.

Been thinking about doing this...looks good, and seems easy enough.

A D A M 92 · 10-23-2009, 04:24 PM

did you completely remove your window trim, or did you have it wrapped or something?

Mr.Black · 10-24-2009, 10:59 PM

Is bimmian the only one who sells this? I like the look.

Sal@AUTOcouture · 10-25-2009, 10:58 PM

I have a couple unpainted ones if you want. PM me

04-29-2009, 02:32 PM	#1
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04-29-2009, 02:41 PM	#2
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Nebster Brigadier General 105 Rep 3,599 Posts Drives: E92 BMW 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Plainfield, IL iTrader: (4)	i'm guessing this isn't going to work for the coupe. unless the ones from the sedans will fit. __________________ detailing in the greater chicago area. Legal Disclaimer: Anything I or anyone else says about my vehicle on this website, pertaining to modifications does not actually represent anything actually existing on my car, and thus, cannot be held against me in any issues, i.e. warranty claims, that may arise.
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05-07-2009, 02:07 PM	#12
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10-03-2009, 12:21 AM	#13
klipseracer Banned 233 Rep 3,012 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 335i, 05 E46 330i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Arizona iTrader: (27) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00] 2005 330i [0.00]	If you don't have Cold Weather Package, this is a terrible Idea.
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10-07-2009, 07:48 PM	#14
zshortyz Private First Class 6 Rep 107 Posts Drives: Black Sapphire 2007 328i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arizona iTrader: (0)	i have the cold winter package but my seats dont fold down in the back
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zshortyz Private First Class 6 Rep 107 Posts Drives: Black Sapphire 2007 328i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arizona iTrader: (0)	okay what specifies winter package when i bought my car from the dealership they said it had winter package, doesnt really matter to me though living in AZ hot all year long
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10-09-2009, 12:50 AM	#17
Sal@AUTOcouture 752 Rep 10,100 Posts Drives: E93 M3, E36 M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sofla iTrader: (30)	Cold Weather Package: headlight washers, heated seats, folding rear seats (E90); +heated steering wheel ('09+)
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10-09-2009, 05:24 AM	#18
lonestar22 Ground Clearance? 291 Rep 1,715 Posts Drives: 540i & X5 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: DFW iTrader: (-1)	so are u completely replacing the keyhole over? or just the plastic around it __________________ E90 330i sold, E30 325i, E90 335i rip, E92 335i rip, E39 530i sold, E34 525i sold, E34 540i, F15 X5 35i
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10-23-2009, 04:24 PM	#20
A D A M 92 Enlisted Member 3 Rep 31 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Coupe Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK iTrader: (0)	did you completely remove your window trim, or did you have it wrapped or something?
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10-24-2009, 10:59 PM	#21
Mr.Black Enlisted Member 1 Rep 35 Posts Drives: 2009 335i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Oregon iTrader: (2)	Is bimmian the only one who sells this? I like the look. __________________ '09 BMW E90 335i \| Black Sapphire\| Black Dakota Leather \| Sport \| Premium \| Cold package \| Steptronic w/paddle shifters \| iPod/USB Painted grill \| Keyhole delete \| Black shadow emblems \| Euro switch
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10-25-2009, 10:58 PM	#22
Sal@AUTOcouture 752 Rep 10,100 Posts Drives: E93 M3, E36 M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sofla iTrader: (30)	I have a couple unpainted ones if you want. PM me
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