Removing bottom splash cover

Lucky13 · 01-11-2018, 02:40 PM

Dropped two small screw drivers in my engine bay trying to install my JB+. To my suprise they didn’t fall to the ground like in my E93. Anyway, can you remove just the front of the splash guard without raising the car? I have a ruptured disk in my neck and I can’t really get under it and I don’t change the oil myself. If I buy cheap wheel ramps can I just lower the front part of the splash guard to let the screw drivers fall out. I could not locate either one but they fell right at the Tmap sensor.

SteveInfante · 01-13-2018, 11:16 AM

If you had ramps that would work. All the little bolts are 10mm. Don't drop that while you are taking them off or you will never find that 10mm again.

overcoil · 01-13-2018, 11:51 AM

if you have a 235 most cheap wheel ramps don't offer a gradual enough approach that won't pull the paint off bottom of front spoiler.

Using a broom handle and a retriever https://www.google.com/search?client...E4dkeoHJY-PVM:

Just take your time and a little ingenuity and you should either be able to knock to the ground or pull it up. Maybe even a garden hose and a strong stream of water.

01-11-2018, 02:40 PM	#1
Lucky13 Lucky13 211 Rep 1,762 Posts Drives: 2014 M235 manual, 2020 X3 30X Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Columbia, S.C. iTrader: (0)	Removing bottom splash cover Dropped two small screw drivers in my engine bay trying to install my JB+. To my suprise they didn’t fall to the ground like in my E93. Anyway, can you remove just the front of the splash guard without raising the car? I have a ruptured disk in my neck and I can’t really get under it and I don’t change the oil myself. If I buy cheap wheel ramps can I just lower the front part of the splash guard to let the screw drivers fall out. I could not locate either one but they fell right at the Tmap sensor. __________________ 1995 325i, 1996 328ci, 1997 528i, 1997 Z3 2.8, 2000 528i, 2001 X5 3.0, 2001 330i Convertible, 2002 M3 Convertible, 2003 M3 Coupe, 2004 M3 Coupe, 2004 Z4 3.0, 2004 X3 3.0, 2007 X3 3.0, 2007 335i Convertible, 2013 X1 28 sdrive, 2014 M235 manual, 2020 X3 30i Xdrive
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SteveInfante NewFinishColumbia/detailer 604 Rep 2,096 Posts Drives: 2015 F31 xDrive Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Columbia, SC iTrader: (0)	If you had ramps that would work. All the little bolts are 10mm. Don't drop that while you are taking them off or you will never find that 10mm again. __________________ 328 F31 xDrive/OSM/Venetian Luxury Line/Cold Weather/Premium/Driving Assist/Nav/Tech "Golden Goose" 78' Honda CB400A project http://www.instagram.com/steve_inf31
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01-13-2018, 11:51 AM	#3
overcoil Major General 3074 Rep 5,577 Posts Drives: M235i 6spd Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Mid-Atlantic iTrader: (0)	if you have a 235 most cheap wheel ramps don't offer a gradual enough approach that won't pull the paint off bottom of front spoiler. Using a broom handle and a retriever https://www.google.com/search?client...E4dkeoHJY-PVM: Just take your time and a little ingenuity and you should either be able to knock to the ground or pull it up. Maybe even a garden hose and a strong stream of water.
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