HELP!! Can't get trim piece off

Schm · 07-22-2010, 01:39 AM

I'm currently wrapping the interior trim of my car with vinyl. However, I'm having problems getting the ash tray trim piece off! I'm using the DIY, but the flat head screwdriver keeps scratching my trim! How do I get that bugger off?!?! I know tons of you gents have done this mod.

Schm · 07-22-2010, 01:41 AM

Oh, wait nevermind, I just got it. You just have to slide into both slots in the back of the ashtray.

zaheer · 07-22-2010, 04:55 AM

this brings back nightmares....my ashtray cover got battered trying to take it off...when it was such a simple thing..

Morpheus · 07-22-2010, 06:51 AM

I can't get any of the trim off. Never did install that vent boost gauge....

David1 · 07-22-2010, 09:04 AM

The ash tray covers usually break (especially if wood trim) The 2 outer slots are only 2 of the clips.

Majikthese42 · 07-22-2010, 09:54 AM

There are nylon pry tools made for trim removal. (Check Eastwood or fleabay. Fleabay is cheaper.)

Also, see the "DIY - Sunglass holder (replaces ashtray)" in the DIY section. I try to avoid prying trim with a metal screwdriver. If I can't avoid it, I put masking tape on the trim piece and masking tape on the screwdriver.

I managed to remove the ashtray cover without breaking anything.

zaheer · 07-22-2010, 11:30 AM

hahahahahah

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Originally Posted by Morpheus

I can't get any of the trim off. Never did install that vent boost gauge....

Morpheus · 07-23-2010, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by zaheer

hahahahahah

sad but true. I have other parts sitting around because I don't really want to destroy anything until my warranty is up.

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Schm Colonel 165 Rep 2,731 Posts Drives: e90 330i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Missouri iTrader: (3)	HELP!! Can't get trim piece off I'm currently wrapping the interior trim of my car with vinyl. However, I'm having problems getting the ash tray trim piece off! I'm using the DIY, but the flat head screwdriver keeps scratching my trim! How do I get that bugger off?!?! I know tons of you gents have done this mod. __________________ 2006 E90 330i.
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Schm Colonel 165 Rep 2,731 Posts Drives: e90 330i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Missouri iTrader: (3)	Oh, wait nevermind, I just got it. You just have to slide into both slots in the back of the ashtray. __________________ 2006 E90 330i.
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zaheer Captain 88 Rep 861 Posts Drives: E93 335i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: London, UK iTrader: (1)	this brings back nightmares....my ashtray cover got battered trying to take it off...when it was such a simple thing.. __________________
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David1 Brigadier General 1010 Rep 4,069 Posts Drives: 09 E92 09 X5 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Columbus, OH iTrader: (1)	The ash tray covers usually break (especially if wood trim) The 2 outer slots are only 2 of the clips. __________________ 2021 M2 Comp Sunset Orange \|Black with orange Stitching Dakota Leather\|Executive Pkg\|DCT
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07-22-2010, 09:54 AM	#6
Majikthese42 Philosopher-king 20 Rep 1,113 Posts Drives: 2008 E91 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: People's Republic of New Jersey iTrader: (0)	There are nylon pry tools made for trim removal. (Check Eastwood or fleabay. Fleabay is cheaper.) Also, see the "DIY - Sunglass holder (replaces ashtray)" in the DIY section. I try to avoid prying trim with a metal screwdriver. If I can't avoid it, I put masking tape on the trim piece and masking tape on the screwdriver. I managed to remove the ashtray cover without breaking anything. __________________ E91 6MT Alpine, Terra, Xenons, ZSP, ZCW, ZPP, PDC, CA, alarm, M shifter and M brake handle, Euro rear fog light switch, Euro aspheric mirrors, rear power outlets, Garmin nüvi custom cupholder mount, Lidatek, V-1 built-in remote display, tire pump, jack, floor mats.
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