How to remove stock exhaust TIP?
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Hello forum members,
I've been wanting to install my ACS exhaust tip on my 530i but have no idea on how to remove the stock ones. I informally asked a local mechanic and he said that behind the tips are clips that i need to push and the tips will just slide out. I poked and poked around but couldn't find any type of clips. Can someone share on how to remove the stock exhaust tips?? I'll post pics of my install once i figure out how to remove the stock ones. Thanks members.
I've been wanting to install my ACS exhaust tip on my 530i but have no idea on how to remove the stock ones. I informally asked a local mechanic and he said that behind the tips are clips that i need to push and the tips will just slide out. I poked and poked around but couldn't find any type of clips. Can someone share on how to remove the stock exhaust tips?? I'll post pics of my install once i figure out how to remove the stock ones. Thanks members.
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Originally Posted by 530sfo' post='423022' date='May 10 2007, 02:51 PM
Hello forum members,
I've been wanting to install my ACS exhaust tip on my 530i but have no idea on how to remove the stock ones. I informally asked a local mechanic and he said that behind the tips are clips that i need to push and the tips will just slide out. I poked and poked around but couldn't find any type of clips. Can someone share on how to remove the stock exhaust tips?? I'll post pics of my install once i figure out how to remove the stock ones. Thanks members.
I've been wanting to install my ACS exhaust tip on my 530i but have no idea on how to remove the stock ones. I informally asked a local mechanic and he said that behind the tips are clips that i need to push and the tips will just slide out. I poked and poked around but couldn't find any type of clips. Can someone share on how to remove the stock exhaust tips?? I'll post pics of my install once i figure out how to remove the stock ones. Thanks members.
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I think you need to get a block of wood behind the tip and tap it out with a hammer.
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My Ride: ***SOLD*** 2006 530xi Sapphire Metallic Black with Auburn Dakota Leather Sport Seats, Dark Poplar Wood Trim,Cold, Premium,Premium Sound,Sport Package Steptronic,Active Cruise Control
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I jacked my car up held a block of wood at the back edge and hit it with a rubber mallet and they came right off. It took about 5 minutes to do.
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My Ride: '05 545 Titanium Silver, Black Leather - Nav, Logic 7, Cold weather.
Mods:
Carbon filter removed.
M5 iDrive knob.
Umnitza license plate LEDs.
MP3
40% 3M tint
ACS Anti-Roll(sway) bars
RPI Scoop
G-tech Pro RR
CF Roundels
CF Wheel caps
Get yourself a hammer and wood block
Start tapping the wood block behind the tip
You should see it start to slide out
There you have it
Only a 5 minute job...if you can't remember where you last eft your hammer....
Yeah I know I got dirty Tips....just wanted to get the feel for matte black tips...
Start tapping the wood block behind the tip
You should see it start to slide out
There you have it
Only a 5 minute job...if you can't remember where you last eft your hammer....
Yeah I know I got dirty Tips....just wanted to get the feel for matte black tips...
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
Nice DIY. 
BTW, I think they make a creme for dirty tips. Should clear up in a week to ten days.
BTW, I think they make a creme for dirty tips. Should clear up in a week to ten days.
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
Even easier if you don't jack up the car. I just got on my back underneath and did the old woodblock/hammer bit.