05-24-2019, 05:14 AM | #1 |
New Member
2
Rep 6
Posts |
How can I remove the door trim?
Hi Guys, I have been following these threads for a while but now I have a question myself. I have just bought myself a nice leather interior, complete with leather door panels. On these panels, the silver coloured trims have been removed so I want to take my existing trims and put them on the new panels.
Now with my former 5 series (F10) this was really easy, in the G30 I find that really hard and I am afraid to damage them if I pull too hard. I have the impression that the trim is riveted on the panel. Any of you know how to do this without breaking anything? Thanks so much for your advice! Last edited by Bemoman; 05-24-2019 at 07:21 AM.. |
05-24-2019, 05:20 AM | #2 |
Major General
2774
Rep 5,089
Posts |
I saw a video where someone was changing the speakers in the door and that went into detail into how to take the door card off.
It may have been on these forums possibly. I can't remember the product name unfortunately but with some googling, that may help. |
Appreciate
0
|
05-24-2019, 05:52 AM | #3 |
New Member
2
Rep 6
Posts |
Thank you for your reaction AP, I also found a video from Bavsound where they take the panel out but unfortunately they didn't remove the trim. I have googled quite a bit but haven't come across how to remove te trim unfortunately.
|
Appreciate
0
|
05-24-2019, 05:53 AM | #4 | |
Captain
739
Rep 607
Posts |
Quote:
https://g30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...1548541&page=2
__________________
Life is short...Drive fast
|
|
Appreciate
1
clee1982797.50 |
05-24-2019, 06:09 AM | #5 | |
New Member
2
Rep 6
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
05-24-2019, 08:42 PM | #6 | |
Second Lieutenant
80
Rep 233
Posts |
Quote:
take a look at this... it might help you http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...diagId=51_4740
__________________
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
06-03-2019, 06:14 AM | #8 |
New Member
2
Rep 6
Posts |
I solved it. The trims are fixed by plastic rivets, probably with the intention to stay there forever. I have carefully drilled out the heads (new sharp metal drill 6,5) applying very little pressure just to remove the top of the rivets. Then the trim came off. I mounted them on the new door panel with 16mm screws with a ring. Careful not to use too much torque so nothing breaks. Case closed!
|
Appreciate
0
|
03-08-2023, 10:47 PM | #12 | |
Lieutenant
209
Rep 494
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
03-23-2023, 02:42 AM | #14 |
Captain
704
Rep 801
Posts |
|
Appreciate
0
|
12-15-2023, 07:29 AM | #15 |
Private
20
Rep 59
Posts
Drives: 2023 BMW 530e
Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: Boston
|
Does anyone know the name of the plastic rivet that rtthane drilled out as he showed in the picture earlier in this thread? I followed this link https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...diagId=51_4740 and it looks like item 16. but that item is greyed out, so I can't figure out what it's called or a part number.
I'm wondering if I I could use the exact same part to fasten the new door trim? It's gotta have some kind of a name. or can anyone find a link to where to buy them? I read someplace that I need a special kind of a melting tool... but I'm just nerdy enough to search for one. |
Appreciate
0
|
12-20-2023, 02:24 PM | #16 |
Private
20
Rep 59
Posts
Drives: 2023 BMW 530e
Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: Boston
|
Does anyone think this is the plastic rivet used to fasten the wood trim to the door panel? I've been having a hard time figuring it out, and it seems that nobody knows what it's called or where to order it. But This video looks like it might be the part!
A possible clue!!! Although, looking at this, once you remove the top, the bottom stays in the whole, so you screw into the bottom part with a small screw. Unless you can drill out the entire part, and insert a brand new one. |
Appreciate
0
|
12-20-2023, 02:27 PM | #17 |
Private
20
Rep 59
Posts
Drives: 2023 BMW 530e
Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: Boston
|
And another clue on how to remove. I know most videos show a slow drill movement to break the top. This video shows a different approach. It's not a G30 door, but does show another view of how to remove these rivets. I thought it might be helpful to add it to this thread.
|
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
Tags |
door panel, interior, replace, trim |
|
|