Removing cover that surrounds the ODB port?

Miller335 · 10-04-2015, 10:59 AM

Broke my OBD connector bracket the other day so I want to take it apart and see if I can epoxy it but I can't get the panel that surrounds the ODB port out.

I removed the upper kick panel above the pedals, I removed the hood latch as well as the phillips screw behind that but it still doesn't want to budge and I don't want to force it.

Anyone have any tips?

Miller335 · 10-04-2015, 03:58 PM

Anyone at least know where I can find a schematic?

whyzee125 · 10-04-2015, 04:45 PM

Someone must've glued it on there haha! Mine comes off super easily.

kkasson · 10-04-2015, 05:01 PM

I looked up the part number on ECS Tuning and they had a couple pictures. This is the back of the panel...it looks like there's the one screw next to the hood release, and then there are two clips that hold it. Hopefully seeing where the clips are will let you figure out which way to push it out.

Miller335 · 10-04-2015, 05:05 PM

That does help, sounds like I have all the screws out. That pic will help me understand how it pulls out.

Thanks!

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Miller335 Colonel 301 Rep 2,189 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	Removing cover that surrounds the ODB port? Broke my OBD connector bracket the other day so I want to take it apart and see if I can epoxy it but I can't get the panel that surrounds the ODB port out. I removed the upper kick panel above the pedals, I removed the hood latch as well as the phillips screw behind that but it still doesn't want to budge and I don't want to force it. Anyone have any tips? __________________ 2007 E92 335 6MT w/335is clutch FBO MHD E60 Wedge map 49k miles
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Miller335 Colonel 301 Rep 2,189 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	Anyone at least know where I can find a schematic? __________________ 2007 E92 335 6MT w/335is clutch FBO MHD E60 Wedge map 49k miles
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10-04-2015, 04:45 PM	#3
whyzee125 Brigadier General 2612 Rep 4,521 Posts Drives: Dinan stage 2 335i Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Chattanooga Tn iTrader: (1)	Someone must've glued it on there haha! Mine comes off super easily.
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kkasson Captain 738 Rep 986 Posts Drives: 07 328i, 08 528i, 08 X5 3.0si Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW X5 3.0si [0.00] 2008 BMW 528i [0.00] 2007 BMW 328i [0.00]	I looked up the part number on ECS Tuning and they had a couple pictures. This is the back of the panel...it looks like there's the one screw next to the hood release, and then there are two clips that hold it. Hopefully seeing where the clips are will let you figure out which way to push it out. Attached Images
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Miller335 Colonel 301 Rep 2,189 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	That does help, sounds like I have all the screws out. That pic will help me understand how it pulls out. Thanks! __________________ 2007 E92 335 6MT w/335is clutch FBO MHD E60 Wedge map 49k miles
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