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How to remove EDC caps?

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Old 03-08-2011, 11:06 AM
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Do these just pop off of the strut towers, or is there more to it?
I'm debating on installing a set of lowering springs on my M6 myself, and there doesn't appear to be MUCH support for M6 DIY around, so I figured I'd check with the M5 folks. Any DIY spring removal/ install threads out there for the M5?

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Parts # 5 & 6 in the below diagram are the parts in question.....

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pull it straight up with ease. Do not break anything or it will be quite costly. NO FORCING!
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Sweet and thanks

So the covers and sensors just pull straight up on by hand?
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yea then disconnect the wire from the mating connector and it comes right off
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Thanks guys.....other than that is installing lowering springs pretty typical to any other car? The rears look simple, the fronts look a little more challenging.
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