[Prodigy.]

Anyone know how to remove these plugs behind the front wheels holding the wheel arch liner on please?
Do they just pull out or do i need to do something with the pin in the middle? Would like to not break them so i can re-use them.

[NO_USER_]

Originally Posted by Prodigy.

Anyone know how to remove these plugs behind the front wheels holding the wheel arch liner on please?
Do they just pull out or do i need to do something with the pin in the middle? Would like to not break them so i can re-use them.

Push in the center circle/pin and the fastener should pop out/unlock!

[dtmurf]

Might not be able to reuse them as the center pin will probably fall out when you push it in. It's not a reusable item for the dealer but if you can find the pin, you can reinsert it!

You can find replacements on-line (Amazon) and they're cheap...the attached pic might not be exactly what you are looking for but you get the idea.

[bernstem]

They are $0.26 and stocked in every dealership. As cheap as they are, I now replace them rather than reuse as they are never the same after you take them out.

[stefan]

Originally Posted by bernstem

They are $0.26 and stocked in every dealership. As cheap as they are, I now replace them rather than reuse as they are never the same after you take them out.

^^ This. Anyone who has owned any BMW any period of time knows you need to find every type of these you have on your car and order a few dozen of them to have in your toolbox. Just replace em.