Help! How do I remove my trunk lid? (E90)

spicytuna · 01-22-2011, 11:51 PM

Hey guys,

I need some serious help! I was in the process of removing my trunk lid when I ran into a real snag. I have no clue how the key cylinder comes out. I was able to remove the left and right bolt but that's as far I was able to get. I do see a plastic torx screw in the middle but I have no idea what to do with it. I've tried turning it but nothing happened.

Lastly, there are 2 cables that run to the rear license place light. How are those lights removed?

Better yet if someone can point me to a trunk lid removal DIY I'd greatly appreciate it! I can't seem to find one anywhere :/

Thanks!

TonyP

spicytuna · 01-23-2011, 10:44 AM

Anyone? Please??

335iaz · 01-23-2011, 11:00 AM

You need to pop-off the plastic cover on the front .. if that makes sense ... then the whole thing should slide out.

spicytuna · 01-23-2011, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by 335iaz

You need to pop-off the plastic cover on the front .. if that makes sense ... then the whole thing should slide out.

plastic cover?? As far as I can tell its one whole piece.

I found this link with pics but it still doesn't tell you how to disengage the lock.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...45#post3949945

ryan970 · 01-23-2011, 01:20 PM

did you look in the diy section

spicytuna · 01-23-2011, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ryan970

did you look in the diy section

Yes, there's no DIY for trunk removals.

Please, does anyone have experience removing the lock mechanism?

aljlin · 01-23-2011, 01:31 PM

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=200447

this might help you.

spicytuna · 01-23-2011, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by aljlin

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=200447

this might help you.

thanks but that only points back to the link I already posted and it wasn't very helpful.

spicytuna · 01-23-2011, 03:05 PM

anyone?

hipnotic · 01-23-2011, 03:34 PM

look at the thread above

spicytuna · 01-23-2011, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by josh06lau

look at the thread above

what

spicytuna · 01-24-2011, 09:29 AM

suhweet jeebus anyone???

335iaz · 01-24-2011, 10:51 AM

If you look on the outside of your truck, the plastic cover .. at least on my 07, you have to take that off ...

Me_Hi · 01-24-2011, 11:39 AM

my friend, you're lucky I just took off my trunk last week
First, pop the license plate lights so you can unplug the two wires. (Push them with a flat screwdriver towards the middle of the trunk and they should pop off allowing you to disconnect the wires. You also have a small wire that connects to the "handle" of the trunk, the one where you use a bit of pressure to tell the car to open the trunk when your car is unlocked. It's all clips so take your time not to break them.
The plastic cover that the other members are talking about is what you see from the outside of the trunk covering the key hole. Just apply so pressure with a screwdriver from either sides toward the middle and it should come off. Also, look at the mechanism of the key mechanism work. You should be able to disassemble the plastic gear looking piece, which will allow the whole thing to snap out.
Let us know how you did and post some pics of the new trunk

01-22-2011, 11:51 PM	#1
spicytuna Simple...Yellow...Differe nt 47 Rep 254 Posts Drives: 2012 328xi Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (2) Garage List 2012 BMW 328xi [10.00]	Help! How do I remove my trunk lid? (E90) Hey guys, I need some serious help! I was in the process of removing my trunk lid when I ran into a real snag. I have no clue how the key cylinder comes out. I was able to remove the left and right bolt but that's as far I was able to get. I do see a plastic torx screw in the middle but I have no idea what to do with it. I've tried turning it but nothing happened. Lastly, there are 2 cables that run to the rear license place light. How are those lights removed? Better yet if someone can point me to a trunk lid removal DIY I'd greatly appreciate it! I can't seem to find one anywhere :/ Thanks! TonyP __________________
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01-23-2011, 10:44 AM	#2
spicytuna Simple...Yellow...Differe nt 47 Rep 254 Posts Drives: 2012 328xi Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (2) Garage List 2012 BMW 328xi [10.00]	Anyone? Please?? __________________
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01-23-2011, 11:00 AM	#3
335iaz Cause their greeaaaaat!!!! 29 Rep 717 Posts Drives: SBM E90 335i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Peoria, AZ iTrader: (14)	You need to pop-off the plastic cover on the front .. if that makes sense ... then the whole thing should slide out. __________________
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01-23-2011, 01:20 PM	#5
ryan970 Major 164 Rep 1,304 Posts Drives: Tiag 328i,DGM F10 550 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	did you look in the diy section __________________ 08 TIAG 328i 13 DGM 550 x drive
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01-23-2011, 01:31 PM	#7
aljlin Second Lieutenant 14 Rep 293 Posts Drives: 2011 335d e90 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=200447 this might help you.
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spicytuna Simple...Yellow...Differe nt 47 Rep 254 Posts Drives: 2012 328xi Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (2) Garage List 2012 BMW 328xi [10.00]	anyone? __________________
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hipnotic Major General 149 Rep 6,604 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: So. Cal iTrader: (7) Garage List 2008 335i coupe [7.00]	look at the thread above
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spicytuna Simple...Yellow...Differe nt 47 Rep 254 Posts Drives: 2012 328xi Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (2) Garage List 2012 BMW 328xi [10.00]	suhweet jeebus anyone??? __________________
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01-24-2011, 10:51 AM	#13
335iaz Cause their greeaaaaat!!!! 29 Rep 717 Posts Drives: SBM E90 335i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Peoria, AZ iTrader: (14)	If you look on the outside of your truck, the plastic cover .. at least on my 07, you have to take that off ... __________________
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01-24-2011, 11:39 AM	#14
Me_Hi Major 34 Rep 1,488 Posts Drives: * Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: * iTrader: (13)	my friend, you're lucky I just took off my trunk last week First, pop the license plate lights so you can unplug the two wires. (Push them with a flat screwdriver towards the middle of the trunk and they should pop off allowing you to disconnect the wires. You also have a small wire that connects to the "handle" of the trunk, the one where you use a bit of pressure to tell the car to open the trunk when your car is unlocked. It's all clips so take your time not to break them. The plastic cover that the other members are talking about is what you see from the outside of the trunk covering the key hole. Just apply so pressure with a screwdriver from either sides toward the middle and it should come off. Also, look at the mechanism of the key mechanism work. You should be able to disassemble the plastic gear looking piece, which will allow the whole thing to snap out. Let us know how you did and post some pics of the new trunk __________________
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