trim Air Breathers g30

Sonny325gm · 07-09-2017, 01:25 PM

Hi

Can somebody tell how to remove the trim Air Breathers .

Wich of the trim tool do i need

Thanks in advance

JustChris · 07-10-2017, 03:20 PM

No sorry

However have you thought about looking st the relevant parts or car section within real OEM and they often have exploded diagrams which will help you work out clips and such like...

Sonny325gm · 07-10-2017, 03:41 PM

Thanks ???
I found that..
I just dont wont to break anything

r33_RGSport · 07-18-2017, 12:44 AM

No trim tool needed. Just grab and pull.
Grab from the slotted side outward.
Just don't drop it since you may damage it.

ModmyBMW4life · 11-08-2017, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

No trim tool needed. Just grab and pull.
Grab from the slotted side outward.
Just don't drop it since you may damage it.

Thanks. This was helpful and I just replaced them both.

UKF30 · 01-01-2018, 04:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

No trim tool needed. Just grab and pull.
Grab from the slotted side outward.
Just don't drop it since you may damage it.

You Sir are a genius mate

I have been scratching my head since got the car and put a thread up as well , someone just shared this thread

I want these out as I like Carbon fibre ones to match mirror caps

c21sam · 01-27-2018, 12:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sonny325gm

Hi

Can somebody tell how to remove the trim Air Breathers .

Wich of the trim tool do i need

Thanks in advance

Were you able to get these off without any problems? If so how did you do it?

UKF30 · 01-29-2018, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

No trim tool needed. Just grab and pull.
Grab from the slotted side outward.
Just don't drop it since you may damage it.

Here are my trims out and leminated in real carbon

Already fitted tonight will upload pics soon

JustChris

JustChris · 01-29-2018, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UKF30

Quote:

Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

No trim tool needed. Just grab and pull.
Grab from the slotted side outward.
Just don't drop it since you may damage it.

Here are my trims out and leminated in real carbon

Already fitted tonight will upload pics soon

JustChris

Oh man you got great skills. Fancy some RRS CF plating

ZigmundUK · 06-28-2018, 05:58 AM

My passenger side black gloss trim broke. They're going to replace on warranty but the plastickiness of it is a bit rubbish.

12F10HOUSTON · 09-02-2018, 08:00 PM

I used the pull method too. Here are some pics I took that make it easier to see. I wrapped mine in carbon fiber vinyl, but may just end up buying the real deal.

drivah · 10-03-2018, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Sonny325gm

Thanks ???
I found that..
I just dont wont to break anything

Would someone have any tips for removing the front fender bumper covers? Asking for a friend ;-)

smlau · 06-02-2019, 11:44 PM

Hi all, I have try to grab and pull outward but seem like very tide. Is it OK to keep on adding force until it come out? Scare that I will break it. Please advice, thanks. Appreciate if someone that been done before show some video or photos on how to remove it. Thanks again.

Professor///M · 06-09-2019, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by smlau

Hi all, I have try to grab and pull outward but seem like very tide. Is it OK to keep on adding force until it come out? Scare that I will break it. Please advice, thanks. Appreciate if someone that been done before show some video or photos on how to remove it. Thanks again.

You literally pull from the top (opening of the vent) away from the car. The two yellow clips will likely fly off but not break.

I'm surprised so many are having trouble, I've never had a trim piece come off so easily.

JohnDoe2017 · 01-25-2020, 02:26 PM

Ok so had a lot of gravel stuck in my vents and the yellow clip flew off and went into the bumper...😂

Is there any way to order a pack of yellow clips ? Part number appreciated

victor44 · 06-12-2020, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by c21sam

Were you able to get these off without any problems? If so how did you do it?

Do you have video of show me how did you remove it? I brought one too and I want to learn how to remove without damaging because i am afraid, it will break. do you have video or examples in the pictures?

Sincerely,

Victor

victor44 · 06-12-2020, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sonny325gm

Hi

Can somebody tell how to remove the trim Air Breathers .

Wich of the trim tool do i need

Thanks in advance

Did you remove it? I brought one too and I want to learn how to remove without breaking

victor44 · 06-12-2020, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 12F10HOUSTON

I used the pull method too. Here are some pics I took that make it easier to see. I wrapped mine in carbon fiber vinyl, but may just end up buying the real deal.

how did you pull it? I am worry if i pull wrong way it will break, Do you have pictures or videos on how to remove it?

Victor

particulardude · 01-24-2021, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drivah

Would someone have any tips for removing the front fender bumper covers? Asking for a friend ;-)

+1 on the bumper trim

*adding the 'OE terminology here so any future DIY folks might find this thread a bit easier: Sidewall Air Duct Trim DIY

btw - so pleasantly surprised at how easy the kidneys were to swap on the G30

MLIFEM550 · 01-24-2021, 01:10 PM

It was so easy for both side and from break vent trim. I called bmw for an estimate just to see. They quoted me at 180. I took me literally 3 min maybe even less to take off both and install...

particulardude · 01-24-2021, 05:12 PM

+1 for pull method described throughout this thread.

Very easy!

Ghost719 · 04-01-2021, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

No trim tool needed. Just grab and pull.
Grab from the slotted side outward.
Just don't drop it since you may damage it.

Thank you. The amount I was considering to pay for such a simple task would have annoyed me to no end.

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smlau Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: BMW 530e Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Malaysia iTrader: (0)	Hi all, I have try to grab and pull outward but seem like very tide. Is it OK to keep on adding force until it come out? Scare that I will break it. Please advice, thanks. Appreciate if someone that been done before show some video or photos on how to remove it. Thanks again.
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