Requesting E92 Split Armrest Help

Johndong888 · 12-09-2009, 12:58 PM

Well I have read the split-install for e90 and was going to write one for e92. However I have an 2008 with the springs on the rod! I have NOT been able to get it to budge at all!

Anyone have some insights for me on how to tackle this?

wrickem · 12-11-2009, 06:22 AM

Try to squeeze the plastic parts together so you have some metal showing on the outside edge and pull VERY hard with a pair of pliers when the tip shows through. Mine were very tight too, but as soon as they started to move, they came out easily.

IRL-MN · 12-11-2009, 07:49 AM

I know what you mean! When I did this last year I couldn't grab the pin due to my 08 having the spring already fitted. What I did was use a center punch and small hammer to gently tap the pin out from one end. I had to have a second person support the plastic tab as I tapped as I was worried I could crack or damage it.

It was frustrating as hell for me, especially after reading the DIY on here and thinking it would be a 5 minute job! Anyway, take your time and have plenty of patience and the pin will slowly push out.

Refitting the pin was pretty easy, it is a little tricky getting the spring latched though, again have patience, it's well worth it!

Johndong888 · 12-13-2009, 04:11 AM

Wrickem,
I will definitely try that because everything i try to hammer the rod out, the plastic pieces starts to seperate however the rod isnt' really moving. Thanks.

IRL,
Thanks! A Center punch might be what I needed to complete this job. That's a new tool to me.

And just to make sure, the spring isn't really holding down the rod right? I still have my springs and will jump directly into trying to remove the rods.

Thank you very much for your advices

wrickem · 12-13-2009, 06:21 AM

The spring is just sitting on the rod, it's not holding anything in. If you use a center punch as suggested above, still squeeze the plastic tabs it goes through do they don't break. I was worried I'd break the outside ones off but it worked out perfectly. Good luck!

delmarco · 02-28-2019, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Johndong888

Well I have read the split-install for e90 and was going to write one for e92. However I have an 2008 with the springs on the rod! I have NOT been able to get it to budge at all!

Anyone have some insights for me on how to tackle this?

This may help (I use a needle nose pliers):

Johndong888 · 02-28-2019, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by delmarco

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Originally Posted by Johndong888

Well I have read the split-install for e90 and was going to write one for e92. However I have an 2008 with the springs on the rod! I have NOT been able to get it to budge at all!

Anyone have some insights for me on how to tackle this?

This may help (I use a needle nose pliers):

Lol thanks. Super old thread tho. I did this mod a few times, center punch and pillars will do.

LMB335IS · 02-28-2019, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Johndong888

Lol thanks. Super old thread tho. I did this mod a few times, center punch and pillars will do.

Holy shit, like almost 10 yrs old, lol.

12-09-2009, 12:58 PM	#1
Johndong888 John 75 Rep 885 Posts Drives: '12 M3, '18 S560, '16 G63 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ iTrader: (9)	Requesting E92 Split Armrest Help Well I have read the split-install for e90 and was going to write one for e92. However I have an 2008 with the springs on the rod! I have NOT been able to get it to budge at all! Anyone have some insights for me on how to tackle this? __________________ Current - 2012 AW/FR E92 M3 \| 2014 AW X5 \| 2015 MB S550 \| 2016 RR V8 (White FTW) Mods - BPMTune Stg1/Servo, Euro Visors & Side Mirror, IND Gloss Blk Pkg, OEM Perf. CF Trim/Spoiler, Grills, Lights, Pedals, Umnitza V4 AE, ModeCarbon GTS V1, 19" HRE P40 Sold - 2008 BSM/Black E92 335i
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wrickem Big Beaver Smile 2101 Rep 3,791 Posts Drives: What he wants to Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: lambertville nj iTrader: (0)	Try to squeeze the plastic parts together so you have some metal showing on the outside edge and pull VERY hard with a pair of pliers when the tip shows through. Mine were very tight too, but as soon as they started to move, they came out easily. __________________ ______________________________________________ Current- '21 430 , '19 911, 07 M6 ,'17 Jeep Wrangler, "23 Bronco OBXluxsquatch
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IRL-MN Major 44 Rep 1,151 Posts Drives: F82 \| E30 \| E28 \| E24 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Minnesota, USA iTrader: (0)	I know what you mean! When I did this last year I couldn't grab the pin due to my 08 having the spring already fitted. What I did was use a center punch and small hammer to gently tap the pin out from one end. I had to have a second person support the plastic tab as I tapped as I was worried I could crack or damage it. It was frustrating as hell for me, especially after reading the DIY on here and thinking it would be a 5 minute job! Anyway, take your time and have plenty of patience and the pin will slowly push out. Refitting the pin was pretty easy, it is a little tricky getting the spring latched though, again have patience, it's well worth it!
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12-13-2009, 04:11 AM	#4
Johndong888 John 75 Rep 885 Posts Drives: '12 M3, '18 S560, '16 G63 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ iTrader: (9)	Wrickem, I will definitely try that because everything i try to hammer the rod out, the plastic pieces starts to seperate however the rod isnt' really moving. Thanks. IRL, Thanks! A Center punch might be what I needed to complete this job. That's a new tool to me. And just to make sure, the spring isn't really holding down the rod right? I still have my springs and will jump directly into trying to remove the rods. Thank you very much for your advices __________________ Current - 2012 AW/FR E92 M3 \| 2014 AW X5 \| 2015 MB S550 \| 2016 RR V8 (White FTW) Mods - BPMTune Stg1/Servo, Euro Visors & Side Mirror, IND Gloss Blk Pkg, OEM Perf. CF Trim/Spoiler, Grills, Lights, Pedals, Umnitza V4 AE, ModeCarbon GTS V1, 19" HRE P40 Sold - 2008 BSM/Black E92 335i
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12-13-2009, 06:21 AM	#5
wrickem Big Beaver Smile 2101 Rep 3,791 Posts Drives: What he wants to Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: lambertville nj iTrader: (0)	The spring is just sitting on the rod, it's not holding anything in. If you use a center punch as suggested above, still squeeze the plastic tabs it goes through do they don't break. I was worried I'd break the outside ones off but it worked out perfectly. Good luck! __________________ ______________________________________________ Current- '21 430 , '19 911, 07 M6 ,'17 Jeep Wrangler, "23 Bronco OBXluxsquatch
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