Trouble removing kidney grills

spta97 · 05-26-2020, 06:42 PM

I followed new.tis to release the top three tabs, but the clips on the side are holding it and I don’t want to break them.

Any tips?

Also, I just noticed those scratches. Wondering if it was from my break in service

spta97 · 05-27-2020, 10:56 AM

Well I got impatient and go the passenger side out at the expense of one clip (will epoxy back on).

I am having a similar issue on the dirver's side. The side clip (in the center) will not release and I do not see how I can get to it from the back as it is covered.

Any thoughts? I have watched videos and mine do not come out as easy as they show.

spta97 · 05-27-2020, 11:34 AM

Well I was able to finally release it by working the pry tool inside the grill and releasing the final clip.

TX3M · 05-27-2020, 11:47 AM

Detailed boomerang instructions with pictures here (from the G01 forum):

https://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1723099

spta97 · 05-27-2020, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TX3M

Detailed boomerang instructions with pictures here (from the G01 forum):

https://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1723099

Thanks for the link, but actually this was for the kidney grills.

I got them out and am currently waiting for the epoxy to set on the one broken clip.

I took them off so I can wrap my v-brace

clank · 07-07-2020, 07:31 PM

folks, for those that have replaced the kidneys on F97 can I ask what was the trick? I am really struggling trying to get grills off without breaking something. I am able to get top 3 locks unlocked but these grills just dont wiggle out like videos i have seen removing them. Does anyone can shed some light on how to do whatr suppose to be a simple upgrade is now driving me knutz. Been at this trying to wiggle and wiggle either side out with no success. Looking for help her, thx...

clank · 07-07-2020, 10:48 PM

nevermind, got them swapped out with no damage. pita.....

ltym5 · 07-08-2020, 10:43 AM

Other than the 3 tabs on top of the grill, what else should I do to remove the grill?
Any pics and instructions would help.

spta97 · 07-08-2020, 08:51 PM

Yes m the OP. They are a PITA and the instructions on newtis are not great.

Removing the top 3 tabs is easy, but the tabs on the side are blocked. If you get lucky one will release and then you can fit a pry tool in to release the other.

I broke one tab but was able to epoxy it back on.

The removal process was no where as easy as the videos show.

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spta97 Colonel 1394 Rep 2,221 Posts Drives: BMW 2020 X3MC Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	Well I got impatient and go the passenger side out at the expense of one clip (will epoxy back on). I am having a similar issue on the dirver's side. The side clip (in the center) will not release and I do not see how I can get to it from the back as it is covered. Any thoughts? I have watched videos and mine do not come out as easy as they show.
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TX3M Car guy 1039 Rep 1,323 Posts Drives: 2021 X3 M40i Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	Detailed boomerang instructions with pictures here (from the G01 forum): https://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1723099
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clank Private 18 Rep 53 Posts Drives: X3M,16_M3,14_ 535-msport Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	folks, for those that have replaced the kidneys on F97 can I ask what was the trick? I am really struggling trying to get grills off without breaking something. I am able to get top 3 locks unlocked but these grills just dont wiggle out like videos i have seen removing them. Does anyone can shed some light on how to do whatr suppose to be a simple upgrade is now driving me knutz. Been at this trying to wiggle and wiggle either side out with no success. Looking for help her, thx...
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clank Private 18 Rep 53 Posts Drives: X3M,16_M3,14_ 535-msport Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	nevermind, got them swapped out with no damage. pita.....
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ltym5 Private First Class 196 Rep 146 Posts Drives: M5 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: MO iTrader: (0)	Other than the 3 tabs on top of the grill, what else should I do to remove the grill? Any pics and instructions would help.
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spta97 Colonel 1394 Rep 2,221 Posts Drives: BMW 2020 X3MC Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	Yes m the OP. They are a PITA and the instructions on newtis are not great. Removing the top 3 tabs is easy, but the tabs on the side are blocked. If you get lucky one will release and then you can fit a pry tool in to release the other. I broke one tab but was able to epoxy it back on. The removal process was no where as easy as the videos show.
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