Side-vent marker removal

frankzlin79 · 05-20-2009, 04:21 PM

Start by using both hands (helps if you have little helper hands), with 2 thumbs on top of the fender and remaining 8 fingers below the fender.

Use your remaining 8 fingers, with equal pressure distributed amongst each finger, LIFT upwards (straight up), thereby causing the tabs on upper fender to compress, and creating clearance space for the bottom fender tabs to clear the brackets where the tabs rest.

Once the lower tabs have cleared, slowly release pressure and wiggle (up and down) and the entire assembly will come out.

carlsons70 · 07-26-2009, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Rook

They are finally out! The big problem now is separating the chrome piece from the black plastic. They are different from the e92 side gills and from what i have searched, no one has any info on how to get this piece apart so i can sand and paint them. Please help!

im trying to post pics but when i click on the attachment key and try to upload it doesnt work. hopefully those with sedans know what im talking about

I just bought a 2009 M3 Sedan and picked up a set of the matte black side vents. How exactly did you go about pulling the original ones off and installing the new ones? Any tricks or special technique so I don't break something?

Thanks!

Gladius · 07-26-2009, 05:35 PM

There are plenty of threads on this - it's difficult. Search around. I almost gave up on my sedan, but finally just put some protective tape around the thing and did it with a screwdriver. No probs.

JTLassider · 01-28-2013, 10:41 PM

Just a small addition to an old thread....used latex gloves which improved grip and a hairdrier. Seemed to help along with all the previous advice. Wow...that was tough. As a dentist, I can say I've taken out a lot of teeth which were much easier!!

GoRoundel · 09-11-2015, 09:24 PM

Please see the attachment for BMW repair instructions.

BMW recommends the following special tool to remove the side markers:

Part # 90-88-6-641-020
or
Part # 83-30-0-493-681

Replacement bulbs for the side marker:

OEM Part # 63-21-7-160-798
or
OSRAM Bulb 2827 WY5W

M3Fan1985 · 03-26-2016, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by GoRoundel

Please see the attachment for BMW repair instructions.

BMW recommends the following special tool to remove the side markers:

Part # 90-88-6-641-020
or
Part # 83-30-0-493-681

Replacement bulbs for the side marker:

OEM Part # 63-21-7-160-798
or
OSRAM Bulb 2827 WY5W

Do you happen to have the special removal tool? I have tried three times now to remove my side markers but have not been able to. I feel as I am going to damage the fender I am pulling so hard. I also cant find the tool anywhere online.

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frankzlin79 Lieutenant Colonel 265 Rep 1,696 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, Texas iTrader: (5)	Start by using both hands (helps if you have little helper hands), with 2 thumbs on top of the fender and remaining 8 fingers below the fender. Use your remaining 8 fingers, with equal pressure distributed amongst each finger, LIFT upwards (straight up), thereby causing the tabs on upper fender to compress, and creating clearance space for the bottom fender tabs to clear the brackets where the tabs rest. Once the lower tabs have cleared, slowly release pressure and wiggle (up and down) and the entire assembly will come out.
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Gladius Two Wheels or Four? 93 Rep 655 Posts Drives: '18 Perf Edition m240i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado iTrader: (1)	There are plenty of threads on this - it's difficult. Search around. I almost gave up on my sedan, but finally just put some protective tape around the thing and did it with a screwdriver. No probs. __________________ Current: '18 AW Performance Edition m240i Gone: '15 Mineral Grey m235i \|\| '07 Silver Grey M Coupe \|\| '11 Space Grey 328i XDrive \|\| '08 SparkG M3 \|\| '01 LSB M3 \|\| '01 TiAg 330ci
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JTLassider Enlisted Member 3 Rep 30 Posts Drives: '11 E90 M3 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Monterey, Ca iTrader: (2)	Just a small addition to an old thread....used latex gloves which improved grip and a hairdrier. Seemed to help along with all the previous advice. Wow...that was tough. As a dentist, I can say I've taken out a lot of teeth which were much easier!!
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