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May 12, 2009 | 01:38 PM

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bradleyjs

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From: Orlando, FL

My Ride: 2006 550i - Metallic Mystic Blue, Sport Package, STEPTRONIC Auto Transmission, Leather Interior, Power Front Seats w/Lumbar Support, Xeonon Head Lights (Angel Eyes), Park Distance Control (PDC), 6-CD Changer, Adaptive Head Light, SIRIUS Satellite Radio, Professional Radio, Premium Sound Package 13-Speakers Logic 7, Weather Band Radio, Voice Control (for Bluetooth Telephone Operatoin), 18" Run Flats, Rain-Sensing Wipers, Front/Rear Heated Seats, Flat Tire Monitor (FTM), Moonroof, Fold Down Rear Seats, Hardwired Valentine One

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Originally Posted by stoic1' post='876195' date='May 12 2009, 12:23 PM

I had to replace the hood emblem a month or two ago. I used a plastic tool with a blunt edge from a computer tool kit to gently lift the edge of the emblem and had so scratching of the paint. I then used 4 inner threads about 18 to 24 inches long from some parachute cord I had laying around, I placed two of these threads over the top edge to the emblem and the other two on the bottom edge and had them meet in the middle. I gathered up the threads and then pulled firmly, that puppy came off straight away.

Once the old emblem was removed I cleaned out any dirt and debris that had gathered beneath it. For grins I put two coats of wax on the emblem area. I replaced the two rubber grommets, then firmly pressed in the new emblem and that was it. Job done.

I've also used "a plastic tool" for a computer with good success, in the past ('99 540i/6).

But, I sure hope that most people has some "parachute cord....just laying around" to help out the removal

LOL

May 12, 2009 | 01:43 PM

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BMWRINO

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From: Milky Way, Earth, N. America, CA, San Jose, 95136, Latitude N 37ï¿½ 16.837, Longitude W 121ï¿½ 50.461

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Originally Posted by Jrowe' post='875952' date='May 12 2009, 02:27 AM

Dang, Really? I thought it came off? Mine has a big dent in it. I was looking forward to popping that thing off and replacing it with something cool... Are you positive about this?

correct... I've replaced the steering wheel emblems twice, and they've been stickers that go over the original.. check the forums because I think some people have removed the original steering emblem but with some difficulty.. placing the new emblem over the original is not bad.. only seems a little more raised than flush.. the new one can be removed with some fishing line if you need too..