charge pip torx screw won't come out

mikex25 · 05-13-2014, 12:36 PM

has anyone had a problem with the Torx screw marked #2 on the picture not come out? I keep turning it and it doesn't go anywhere.

BlackBB6 · 05-13-2014, 01:40 PM

Did you try pulling up on it? It has a rubber grommet that may keep it in place even though it's been unscrewed.

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 05-13-2014, 02:49 PM

If I recall correctly it takes some effort to actually get it off the CP.

If you remove the CP you will notice that screw will stay with it.

mikex25 · 05-13-2014, 03:37 PM

so i should just pry up on it? it seems like the thread is stripped

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 05-13-2014, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by mikex25

so i should just pry up on it? it seems like the thread is stripped

If it's still stuck in the threads then IDK maybe you stripped it.

But normally once you loosen the bolt it is still attached to the CP and still takes some effort to remove it off of the CP. I personally never removed that bolt off the CP in fear of breaking something LOL

dpaul · 05-13-2014, 06:32 PM

It fooled me too but the bolt is captive - just lift the pipe off.

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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)	If I recall correctly it takes some effort to actually get it off the CP. If you remove the CP you will notice that screw will stay with it.
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dpaul Lieutenant Colonel 654 Rep 1,893 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 335xi, 2011 E93 M3 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Boston iTrader: (3)	It fooled me too but the bolt is captive - just lift the pipe off.
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BlackBB6 Lieutenant 65 Rep 554 Posts Drives: E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Dallas iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 BMW E92 335i [8.00]	Did you try pulling up on it? It has a rubber grommet that may keep it in place even though it's been unscrewed.
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