Front Wood Trim Install DIY
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Originally Posted by mrfva' post='783526' date='Feb 2 2009, 07:18 PM
I've got a very annoying rattle on the left dash-trim piece, which covers the headlight control.
Is it the same procedure in removing the left-side, as in the pic above?
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Is it the same procedure in removing the left-side, as in the pic above?
Thanks!
ask me how I know.
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Originally Posted by 545felix' post='783536' date='Feb 2 2009, 06:28 PM
NO. you must pry out the headlight switch panel first, then unscrew the vent before you can pop off the left side piece.
ask me how I know.
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ask me how I know.
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My Ride: 2006 M5 Sapphire Black
ACS Style Roof Spoiler
(Pretty much bone stock)
Thanks for the detailed info on how to change the panel.
anyone want to trade or sell their bamboo black wood? i have the light wood color. Located in S. CA.
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anyone want to trade or sell their bamboo black wood? i have the light wood color. Located in S. CA.
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Originally Posted by mrfva' post='783648' date='Feb 2 2009, 10:34 PM
Thanks for the response Felix. When I got in the car, I realized that the squeaking noise is actually coming from the headlight switch panel. Do I need to start prying anywhere in particular? -- And do tell how you know this.
You may or many not get all of the clips out when you remove the switch. if so, remove them from the dash and re-attach them to the switch tightly before you press the switch back into place.
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Originally Posted by 545felix' post='825612' date='Mar 24 2009, 04:09 PM
the headlight switch panel pries out, the clips are on all 4 corners. much tighter fit than the wood trim. I found out the hard way by breaking my friend's a/c vent in removing the trim (mine came out, but not easily. His vent just gave way first.) so, I had to buy a new vent for him.
You may or many not get all of the clips out when you remove the switch. if so, remove them from the dash and re-attach them to the switch tightly before you press the switch back into place.
You may or many not get all of the clips out when you remove the switch. if so, remove them from the dash and re-attach them to the switch tightly before you press the switch back into place.
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My Ride: 2010(60) BMW 520d SE, Manual, In Sophisto Grey with Cream/Black Interior and Piano Black trim
https://5series.net/forums/topic/943...&#entry1115596
Its fairly straight forward to do, just be careful removing the idrive knob...
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Thanks to those who posted the pics. I followed your instructions on taking apart my 2005 545i dash. I successfully installed an iPod integration kit and all is back together and awaiting dealer activation. It was really helpful to see the pictures.
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