11-19-2020, 09:37 AM | #1 |
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Head Unit Dropped Screw
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I did a dumb dumb. When removing my headunit to install a wifi antenna, I dropped one of the screws which secured the front of the control panel. The screw fell down past where I could reach it. (down and to the right) Has anyone got any advice/photos of removing the pieces needed to get down there? 2018 F22 M240i RHD Auto Thanks Last edited by Ajonymous; 11-19-2020 at 09:49 AM.. |
11-19-2020, 11:32 AM | #2 |
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Get a replacement screw and forget about the dropped screw. 50% chance it won't rattle .
would a magnetic grab tool have a chance of picking it out ? https://www.grainger.com/product/16W...9F1R6:20501231 |
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11-19-2020, 07:12 PM | #5 |
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Been there, done that. Even tried a magnet tool to see if I could find it and pull it out (no luck). No rattle. Nice to know I'm in good company dropping a screw.
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11-19-2020, 07:21 PM | #6 |
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Sounds like you will be fine, but everyone should have an extending magnet set like this.
I retrieved a metal clip I dropped into the rear quarter panel. The clinkiest metal piece in a long cavity. It would have been the nightmare rattle. It literally would have made me want to sell the car. The moment I heard the magnet click onto the part was glorious.
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Slight necro but I just had this happen. I pulled off the panel above the footwell and the screw was easy to grab. It only takes two 10mm screws and a few clips.
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