Plenum removal help

seattlem3e92 · 10-06-2018, 08:09 PM

I'm at the point where i need to loosen the 8 clamps but I think this needs to be removed or loosened for full visibility. See picture circled in blue. I removed the 4 t30 screws. Does it now just wiggle off or something? I didn't want to start pulling. Thx in advance.

msan · 10-06-2018, 08:16 PM

No. Leave it alone. You don't need to remove that

Pig Farmer · 10-06-2018, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by msan

No. Leave it alone. You don't need to remove that

Agree. Just need to get down horizontal with the bottom of the plenum to see the clamps. The back ones can be difficult to see, but it is possible. I always feel they are farther back than I where I imagine them to be.

seattlem3e92 · 10-06-2018, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by msan

No. Leave it alone. You don't need to remove that

Thanks. I can see the 4 clamps on the driver side. How about on passenger side? I cannot see all clamps as the circled item is in the way.

msan · 10-06-2018, 08:31 PM

Never messed with that either. I could reach the plenum bolts/screws with a long extension.

msan · 10-06-2018, 08:32 PM

I used a socket instead of a flat head screw driver. To me it was easier

seattlem3e92 · 10-06-2018, 08:35 PM

Ahh ok let me try

seattlem3e92 · 10-06-2018, 08:39 PM

Thx for the quick response. I'm trying to diy replacing my coolant thermostat and sensor. Wish me luck

msan · 10-06-2018, 08:49 PM

This should help

https://www.newtis.info/

seattlem3e92 · 10-06-2018, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by msan

This should help

https://www.newtis.info/

Thank you

roastbeef · 10-06-2018, 08:59 PM

you just lift it up off of that thing. there are two things towards the front of the plenum you need to unhook, and one hose on the driver's side rear of the plenum to unhook.

10-06-2018, 08:09 PM	#1
seattlem3e92 New Member 0 Rep 9 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: WA iTrader: (0)	Plenum removal help I'm at the point where i need to loosen the 8 clamps but I think this needs to be removed or loosened for full visibility. See picture circled in blue. I removed the 4 t30 screws. Does it now just wiggle off or something? I didn't want to start pulling. Thx in advance. Attached Images
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10-06-2018, 08:16 PM	#2
msan Major 403 Rep 1,171 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 / 2012 X5 35i M Sp Join Date: May 2015 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (16)	No. Leave it alone. You don't need to remove that
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10-06-2018, 08:31 PM	#5
msan Major 403 Rep 1,171 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 / 2012 X5 35i M Sp Join Date: May 2015 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (16)	Never messed with that either. I could reach the plenum bolts/screws with a long extension.
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10-06-2018, 08:32 PM	#6
msan Major 403 Rep 1,171 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 / 2012 X5 35i M Sp Join Date: May 2015 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (16)	I used a socket instead of a flat head screw driver. To me it was easier
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10-06-2018, 08:35 PM	#7
seattlem3e92 New Member 0 Rep 9 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: WA iTrader: (0)	Ahh ok let me try
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10-06-2018, 08:39 PM	#8
seattlem3e92 New Member 0 Rep 9 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: WA iTrader: (0)	Thx for the quick response. I'm trying to diy replacing my coolant thermostat and sensor. Wish me luck
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10-06-2018, 08:49 PM	#9
msan Major 403 Rep 1,171 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 / 2012 X5 35i M Sp Join Date: May 2015 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (16)	This should help https://www.newtis.info/
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10-06-2018, 08:59 PM	#11
roastbeef Lieutenant General 11582 Rep 12,722 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (4)	you just lift it up off of that thing. there are two things towards the front of the plenum you need to unhook, and one hose on the driver's side rear of the plenum to unhook. __________________ Instagram; @roastbeefmike
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