funglenn

Does anyone know how to remove trim from lci door? All DIYs are for pre-lci. Almost at my wits end!!!

ripley

I did the rear left on mine a few weeks back to fix the window regulator.

Just followed the TIS online manual (cant find the link right now) - was pretty easy. I have a set of blue plastic trim tools to pry things from the door frame - they are invaluable.

One thing to look out for are the two (i think) black screw covers you need to pop off first. I damaged mine removing them so I will replace them some time.

Also the wood trim does not come off. It stays with the door panel/card.

Is this a front or rear?

funglenn

Sorry I meant Howe do I remove wood trim from door panel. I have the door panel off. I was surprised to find two screws not just one like front doors

ripley

Never tried.

There is a youtube of a guy removing the door panel where he says it will break if you try to pull it off.

Maybe its glued on or something?

funglenn

I had to remove the door panels to remove the wood trim pieces. They are secured by these pressure washers that needed to be pried off. a PITA!

jacke60

try youtube

tonyb635

Are you sure they are washers and not plastic welds? I haven't actually seen it though. I did have a spare trim piece from LCI a couple years back and thought I remember seeing small nuts to hold it. Take a picture of what you have.

funglenn

I am positive they are metal washers that angle down to create pressure--the rest of the door panel is plastic welds.


I will try to figure out how to add a picture. They were easy to pry out with a hook and screw driver. I am now a master at door panel removal!

funglenn

I found those little bastards on real OEM:
RealOEM.com BMW E60N 535xi Door trim panel, front / side airbag


It is actually a good idea, allows the wood to flex a bit but still be secured...


Axial securing clip-- 52207115704