Need help, doing anthracite swap E92

oilcrankinject · 04-02-2009, 05:26 PM

Guys,

How do I get the B and C piller off? I know for the B piller I need to disconnect it under the middle trim but how does the trim come off?

I know for the C piller I need to push in to release the first clip then pull out to release the other one. Is that the right order? How do I do it? I pushed in as hard as I could without breaking anything but it wouldnt budge.

After the B and C pillers are out, what else do I need to know? I have everything else out already.

I hope to get the old headliner out tonight so help asap would be appreciated.

JaysBlueE92 · 04-02-2009, 07:07 PM

hmm wish i could help, i hear this is no easy DIY. good luck

oilcrankinject · 04-02-2009, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by JaysBlueE92

hmm wish i could help, i hear this is no easy DIY. good luck

That was not the help I was looking for

I MIGHT make a DIY if I can ever DIM. The headliner is hanging down now so all I need is to get the pillers off and it should come right off.

JaysBlueE92 · 04-02-2009, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by svtfast

That was not the help I was looking for

I MIGHT make a DIY if I can ever DIM. The headliner is hanging down now so all I need is to get the pillers off and it should come right off.

sorry, i do remember somone saying that the bottom panel must be removed first(a fdew clips) and then the top can be lifted away easier.

MyE92 · 04-02-2009, 09:31 PM

PM "Kev" He did it on his E90 and E92...

oilcrankinject · 04-02-2009, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by MyE92

PM "Kev" He did it on his E90 and E92...

I already did but I still cant get them off. The anthracite pieces show where you have to remove the middle trim to take off the B piller and the C piller show 2 locks for clips that face away from each other. I cant figure out how these come out.

Do the C pillers use the same round plastic clips as the A piller to hold them in? I am talking about the piece that goes into a hole in the piller and the trim piece slides over it.

oilcrankinject · 04-03-2009, 08:36 AM

Can anyone else confirm that all you have to do is pop the trim peices out of the body then pull the trim out? I dont see how that will work and I have already tried it.

rubber_ducky · 04-03-2009, 09:36 AM

Sorry I can't help, but repeat after me... pillAr. Not piller... pillAr.

canucklion · 04-03-2009, 10:01 AM

for the C pillar trim. pop off the plastic cover, unscrew the screw, then slide the cover forward toward the front of the car.

oilcrankinject · 04-03-2009, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by canucklion

for the C pillar trim. pop off the plastic cover, unscrew the screw, then slide the cover forward toward the front of the car.

Ok I will try that again. How much force does that require? Last time I tried that I thought I would break it.

KkSc · 04-03-2009, 11:44 AM

pm Kev, he did it on his previous ride!

oilcrankinject · 04-03-2009, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by KkSc

pm Kev, he did it on his previous ride!

I did and I cant do what he is telling me. I swear I am doing something wrong.

KkSc · 04-03-2009, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by svtfast

I did and I cant do what he is telling me. I swear I am doing something wrong.

or maybe try to pm longtran??

oilcrankinject · 04-03-2009, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by KkSc

or maybe try to pm longtran??

I did. He thougt they were all held in by clips. I got the C pillar trim off now I am stuck on the B trim. I will take a pics of the anthracite piece to show what I am talking about.

canucklion · 04-03-2009, 04:53 PM

1. use a flat head screwdriver to pop off that 'airbag' plastic cover
2. unscrew the screw
3. say you're working on the right pillar (passenger side), slightly press your right hand onto the pillar cover, and with your left hand, you pull the cover towards the left, i.e. front of the car, do not pull it towards you, i.e. to the left side of the car.

edit: nevermind haha, just saw that you got the C pillar cover off

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Originally Posted by svtfast

Ok I will try that again. How much force does that require? Last time I tried that I thought I would break it.

oilcrankinject · 04-04-2009, 09:41 AM

Can I get someone to confirm how the B pillar trim comes off? I am so close to getting this done! I swear I will make a DIY if someone can explain to me how to get the trim off.

oilcrankinject · 04-04-2009, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by svtfast

Can I get someone to confirm how the B pillar trim comes off? I am so close to getting this done! I swear I will make a DIY if someone can explain to me how to get the trim off.

Ok I got it off after some help from a guy on another non car forum. I got the headliner out thru the trunk but not without getting a few creases in it. Is there any way to avoid this?

Also, how do I unbolt the lower part of the seatbelt to get it thru the old trim?

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oilcrankinject Captain 79 Rep 996 Posts Drives: nothing Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Need help, doing anthracite swap E92 Guys, How do I get the B and C piller off? I know for the B piller I need to disconnect it under the middle trim but how does the trim come off? I know for the C piller I need to push in to release the first clip then pull out to release the other one. Is that the right order? How do I do it? I pushed in as hard as I could without breaking anything but it wouldnt budge. After the B and C pillers are out, what else do I need to know? I have everything else out already. I hope to get the old headliner out tonight so help asap would be appreciated.
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JaysBlueE92 Mr. Monaco 155 Rep 4,197 Posts Drives: Slow.. Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (9) Garage List 2007 E92 [5.00]	hmm wish i could help, i hear this is no easy DIY. good luck __________________
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oilcrankinject Captain 79 Rep 996 Posts Drives: nothing Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Can anyone else confirm that all you have to do is pop the trim peices out of the body then pull the trim out? I dont see how that will work and I have already tried it.
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rubber_ducky Colonel 386 Rep 2,988 Posts Drives: roach coach Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: boston-ish iTrader: (21)	Sorry I can't help, but repeat after me... pillAr. Not piller... pillAr.
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canucklion pull my finger to get your kinder® surprise 148 Rep 10,455 Posts Drives: circles around you Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (9)	for the C pillar trim. pop off the plastic cover, unscrew the screw, then slide the cover forward toward the front of the car. __________________
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KkSc Major General 173 Rep 6,223 Posts Drives: 13'FR-S/15' F80 M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North Vancouver, BC iTrader: (10)	pm Kev, he did it on his previous ride! __________________ 2006 E90 Alpine White 330i - Retired 2015 F80 Alpine White M3
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oilcrankinject Captain 79 Rep 996 Posts Drives: nothing Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Can I get someone to confirm how the B pillar trim comes off? I am so close to getting this done! I swear I will make a DIY if someone can explain to me how to get the trim off.
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