Removal of obstacles to clean DCI question

ViperJPB · 06-08-2015, 11:58 PM

I can build you a computer but automotive work is new to me. I need to clean my BMS DCI cones. Can I remove the battery cabling assembly (red arrows) with a flathead screwdriver to pop the three clips and pull it straight out without removing the cabin filter and cowl above it circled in green? With that out of the way a bit I should be able to reach the clamps holding the cones in place. Thanks.

csu87 · 06-09-2015, 12:08 AM

Yes

ViperJPB · 06-09-2015, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by csu87

Yes

Thanks for the quick response. I assumed I could but I didn't want to break it if for some reason the screws above were holding it in place.

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 06-09-2015, 09:59 AM

It's probably easiest to follow the JB4 install guide as the first few steps involve removing the pieces in question:

http://burgertuning.com/instructions/JB4PnP.pdf

The screws highlighted in green do not hold what is pointed to with the pink arrows.

But yes, a flat head screw driver on the top side of the battery cables will unlatch that.

You don't necessarily need to remove any of the above mentioned though.

2 clamps hold on the intakes, so just unscrew the clamps and the filters come off.

335NJ · 06-09-2015, 10:11 AM

I've never removed the cowl just to clean the filters. You can wiggle them out. Do the front one first, then pull the back one.

Mike@N54Tuning.com · 06-09-2015, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 335NJ

I've never removed the cowl just to clean the filters. You can wiggle them out. Do the front one first, then pull the back one.

Its best to remove cowl so that when you re-install you ensure you tightened down the clamp and installed correctly. Not easy to do with the Cowl on.

Mike

335NJ · 06-09-2015, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike@N54Tuning.com

Its best to remove cowl so that when you re-install you ensure you tightened down the clamp and installed correctly. Not easy to do with the Cowl on.

Mike

Agreed, I'm fortunate enough to have very big, but skinny hands

some extension sockets don't hurt either.

SM335i · 06-09-2015, 04:20 PM

If you install them smart, you can take them off and put them back on without removing the cowl

firemanjust1 · 06-09-2015, 10:44 PM

Done this about 4-5 times never took cowl off.

924er · 06-09-2015, 11:01 PM

For me I remove the cowl because it's hard to reach the screws on the DCI. Plus I like the make sure my intake fits tight

Jklad · 06-10-2015, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by SM335i

If you install them smart, you can take them off and put them back on without removing the cowl

+1. no need to remove any cowls If you pay attention to how you position the clamps.

ViperJPB · 06-11-2015, 05:22 PM

All good info. Thanks everyone. Yeah the dealer had taken them off and put them back on last so the screw to the back clamp is facing downward ;(. Will fix that this time around.

Miller335 · 06-11-2015, 08:02 PM

Taking of the cowl takes about 5 minutes.

j1gilles · 06-11-2015, 08:39 PM

Be careful when reinstalling the back one. You don't want to dislodge your rear turbo inlet tube... I always take my cowl off for this exact reason.

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Jeff@TopGearSolutions 3441 Rep 79,211 Posts Drives: C6 Z06, 09 335i, 10 335xi Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: www.TopGearSolutions.com iTrader: (37)	It's probably easiest to follow the JB4 install guide as the first few steps involve removing the pieces in question: http://burgertuning.com/instructions/JB4PnP.pdf The screws highlighted in green do not hold what is pointed to with the pink arrows. But yes, a flat head screw driver on the top side of the battery cables will unlatch that. You don't necessarily need to remove any of the above mentioned though. 2 clamps hold on the intakes, so just unscrew the clamps and the filters come off. Last edited by Jeff@TopGearSolutions; 06-09-2015 at 10:06 AM..
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335NJ Colonel 533 Rep 2,872 Posts Drives: 2008 335i 6MT E90 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: NJ/Philadelphia Suburbs iTrader: (1)	I've never removed the cowl just to clean the filters. You can wiggle them out. Do the front one first, then pull the back one.
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924er Colonel 352 Rep 2,050 Posts Drives: e92 335i '10 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Socal iTrader: (0)	For me I remove the cowl because it's hard to reach the screws on the DCI. Plus I like the make sure my intake fits tight __________________ '10 e92 N54 DCI intakes, ER chargepipe, TIAL BOV, VRSF 5in FMIC, BMS Downpipes COBB e30
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ViperJPB Second Lieutenant 24 Rep 283 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 335i Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Fresno, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 E90 335i [0.00]	All good info. Thanks everyone. Yeah the dealer had taken them off and put them back on last so the screw to the back clamp is facing downward ;(. Will fix that this time around. __________________ 2009 E90 335i 6AT / Procede / Vishnu DCI / Space Gray / Oyster Dakota Leather / Light Burl Walnut / / Sport, Premium, Cold Weather Pkg / Paddle Shifters / iDrive / Logic 7 / Park Distance / Comfort Access / iPhone Port/
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j1gilles Captain 51 Rep 719 Posts Drives: 2009 335xi Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Be careful when reinstalling the back one. You don't want to dislodge your rear turbo inlet tube... I always take my cowl off for this exact reason. __________________ ASE master tech (many moons ago)335xi- JB4 G5 iso/e50 custom flash/Custom meth/Borla mids/Custom x-pipe/DCI/ER charge pipe/Dual Ebay BOV's/Alpina B3 flash/Paddle shifter retro fit
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