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Jul 28, 2009 | 09:57 AM

jherm

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What size torx bits do I need to remove the kidney grille and also to remove the gas pedal (for sprintbooster install)?

Jul 28, 2009 | 09:59 AM

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i think it's in the diy and/or faq section, it took 2 seconds to find:
https://5series.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=81613

Jul 28, 2009 | 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by mnmike' post='956895' date='Jul 28 2009, 01:59 PM

i think it's in the diy and/or faq section, it took 2 seconds to find:
https://5series.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=81613

saw that. wanted to confirm and also find out the pedal bolt size. thanks.

Jul 28, 2009 | 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by jherm' post='956893' date='Jul 28 2009, 12:57 PM

What size torx bits do I need to remove the kidney grille and also to remove the gas pedal (for sprintbooster install)?

For the kidneys it's a Torx T30. You might be able to get by with a T27 if the screws aren't too tight.

The pedal takes a 5mm Allen wrench.

Jul 28, 2009 | 01:19 PM

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Just go to sears and get a Set for $19.
you will need 10-80

maybe a 5 and a 90...

Jul 28, 2009 | 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by bigbadbull' post='957178' date='Jul 28 2009, 05:19 PM

Just go to sears and get a Set for $19.
you will need 10-80

maybe a 5 and a 90...

Getting a set may be a good idea for the long term, but for my specific use, there are specific size(s) needed. And you are the first person who hasn't said T30 is what I need.

Jul 28, 2009 | 08:23 PM

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My Ride: I have an 05 545i. It's a manual with a few options. This is my first BMW but I don't know how I'll ever be able to switch to something else.

I don't know about pedals, but it is a T30 screw for the kidney grills