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Does anyone know how to do this on 2004 e53 3.0d auto

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Does anyone know how to do this on 2004 e53 3.0d auto

Post by Smeeagain » Thu Aug 03, 2017 6:09 pm

Ok so im removing the fan blower vents on the dash for cleaning/detailing purposes. Either side pops out with a little bit of force and a plastic trim remover, but the large centre one is not coming out. The lower front is covered slightly by the radio trim but I dont believe you need to remove the radio to get it out. I recall a long time ago, about six or so years, reading a post that says you need a special bmw tool but cannot see that. Do I need a special tool or should I persevere and just order a large can of BruteForce and just go for it?

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Re: Does anyone know how to do this on 2004 e53 3.0d auto

Post by Smeeagain » Sun Aug 06, 2017 7:30 pm

someone knows......

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Re: Does anyone know how to do this on 2004 e53 3.0d auto

Post by Horizon » Sun Aug 06, 2017 9:01 pm

No we don't !
2011 Kia Sorento KX3  2.2D 60 Plate Auto in black ( mine )
BMW E83 X3.  3.0d M Sport, 2008 in black ( now gone )
BMW E93 330i Convertible  Msport  2007.  ( Now sold )
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 140 GT 2010 ( now sold )
Now Sold 55 plate, X5, 3.0 D Sport. Silv

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Re: Does anyone know how to do this on 2004 e53 3.0d auto

Post by Alan Gunn » Mon Aug 07, 2017 7:26 am

Just watched a video on taking it out but it was on an e39.
I have also taken the one out of my e46 and both are the same.
Just pull out nothing holding them in so i would think the x5 would be the same.
Don't worry about denting the dash it will come back into shape on it's own but try not to dent it too much if you get what i am saying.
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Post by Smeeagain » Mon Aug 07, 2017 9:58 pm

[quote="Horizon"]
No we don't !

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Post by Horizon » Mon Aug 07, 2017 10:58 pm

Sorry Smee, I was only teasing.
2011 Kia Sorento KX3  2.2D 60 Plate Auto in black ( mine )
BMW E83 X3.  3.0d M Sport, 2008 in black ( now gone )
BMW E93 330i Convertible  Msport  2007.  ( Now sold )
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 140 GT 2010 ( now sold )
Now Sold 55 plate, X5, 3.0 D Sport. Silv

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Post by Smeeagain » Thu Aug 10, 2017 1:46 pm

:))

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