Quick question re kidney removal

Dinan335i · 11-18-2007, 01:05 PM

Hey,

So I am about to replace the kidney grills on my e93 and have a quick question I hope someone can answer.

What type of screws need to be removed in order to do this swap? One of the DIY I have seen says that they are Torx-20 while another says that they are Hex 5/32.

Which is it? I don't have the tool so I am planning on going out and buying whatever I need.

Also, I am going to remove my bumper to change the lower grills. What kind of tools do I need to do that (the DIY doesn't specify).

Please help ASAP as I am about to go to Home Depot!

Thanks in advance...

Dinan335i · 11-18-2007, 02:47 PM

Anyone????

daveyg · 11-18-2007, 02:50 PM

I just used a flat head screw driver. It works

TurboFan · 11-18-2007, 03:52 PM

I'd rather have my kidney removed with a scalpel. A flat head screwdriver will produce excessive bleeding, and the kidney will likely be worthless.

Make sure they pack you in a bathtub full of ice once they take out the kidney.

Taittinger · 11-18-2007, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TurboFan

I'd rather have my kidney removed with a scalpel. A flat head screwdriver will produce excessive bleeding, and the kidney will likely be worthless.

Make sure they pack you in a bathtub full of ice once they take out the kidney.

I was waiting for someone to go there.

bud001 · 11-18-2007, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TurboFan

I'd rather have my kidney removed with a scalpel. A flat head screwdriver will produce excessive bleeding, and the kidney will likely be worthless.

Make sure they pack you in a bathtub full of ice once they take out the kidney.

you beat me to it

Gort · 11-19-2007, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by TurboFan

Make sure they pack you in a bathtub full of ice once they take out the kidney.

I haven't heard that one since my last trip to Vegas.

NPDAN · 11-19-2007, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dinan335i

Hey,

So I am about to replace the kidney grills on my e93 and have a quick question I hope someone can answer.

What type of screws need to be removed in order to do this swap? One of the DIY I have seen says that they are Torx-20 while another says that they are Hex 5/32.

Which is it? I don't have the tool so I am planning on going out and buying whatever I need.

Also, I am going to remove my bumper to change the lower grills. What kind of tools do I need to do that (the DIY doesn't specify).

Please help ASAP as I am about to go to Home Depot!

Thanks in advance...

Look up the DIY's on them, they're very helpful... I dont remember off the top of my head or i'd tell you. Kidneys, no problem, lower, pain in the ass, I hope you have patience.

trick50 · 11-19-2007, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dinan335i

Hey,

So I am about to replace the kidney grills on my e93 and have a quick question I hope someone can answer.

What type of screws need to be removed in order to do this swap? One of the DIY I have seen says that they are Torx-20 while another says that they are Hex 5/32.

Which is it? I don't have the tool so I am planning on going out and buying whatever I need.

Also, I am going to remove my bumper to change the lower grills. What kind of tools do I need to do that (the DIY doesn't specify).

Please help ASAP as I am about to go to Home Depot!

Thanks in advance...

I am not sure what size torx you need to remove the kidneys...I went to home depot and bought a torx screw driver set consisting of 5 or 6 drivers...It is either a 15 or 20 I don't remember..if you want I will check on my car tonight and tell you exactly...but if I were you I would just buy the set...it will come in handy on this car..Once you unscrew the torx just pull out the top of the bumper and reach into the kidney unclipping and pulling at the same time...

By the way...you do NOT have to remove your bumper to change the lower mesh grilles..Just requires some finesse. The big one in the middle comes out and goes in really easy...the sides are the painful ones...but if you just think about it and do it logically you can figure it out...but again you do not have to remove the bumper I certainly didn't.

oldaccount · 11-20-2007, 03:16 PM

torx wrench for the 4-6 (cant remember offhand) bolts on the top of the bumper under the hood.

then pry the bumper forward slightly, enough to get your hand and a flathead behind it, and gently pry the tabs forward. might need a flashlight back there.

Spool · 11-20-2007, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TurboFan

I'd rather have my kidney removed with a scalpel. A flat head screwdriver will produce excessive bleeding, and the kidney will likely be worthless.

Make sure they pack you in a bathtub full of ice once they take out the kidney.

zzinco79 · 11-21-2007, 08:01 PM

I will buy your kidney.

Make sure to keep it fresh and iced.

oldaccount · 11-21-2007, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zzinco79

I will buy your kidney.

Make sure to keep it fresh and iced.

fail.

Quote:

Originally Posted by TurboFan

I'd rather have my kidney removed with a scalpel. A flat head screwdriver will produce excessive bleeding, and the kidney will likely be worthless.

Make sure they pack you in a bathtub full of ice once they take out the kidney.

phantomcoupe · 11-21-2007, 09:25 PM

i followed this DIY and it was perfect. word to the wise use blue painters tape and tape around the the fenders and hood or you may scratch during re-assembly...learned the hard way. also, if you have headlight washers tape around the covers. you can push out the drivers side washer arm from behind when you have the wheel well cover loose but you will need to carefully pry the other. a second person makes this much easier. good luck.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=80133

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oldaccount Colonel 162 Rep 2,456 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: USA iTrader: (2)	torx wrench for the 4-6 (cant remember offhand) bolts on the top of the bumper under the hood. then pry the bumper forward slightly, enough to get your hand and a flathead behind it, and gently pry the tabs forward. might need a flashlight back there.
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