Need some tips on reinstalling trim!

iNinja · 11-25-2010, 06:49 PM

I can't reinstall the center trim (non-iDrive), the right side seems to be clipping in but the drivers side still have a huge gap. I can't seem to push it in. What should I be doing??

fdriller9 · 11-25-2010, 06:56 PM

Insert the trim under the radio first, making sure there are no wires or anything in the way. Then just force it down.

The clips around the stick shift broke on my car and if it is not replaced properly, it prevents the trim from sitting flush.

iNinja · 11-26-2010, 12:06 AM

Thanks man I finally got it installed but I got a gap now right under the HVAC controls, I'm guessing I bent something? Damnn

fdriller9 · 11-26-2010, 12:58 AM

Doubt you bent anything....all the pieces are plastic.

I think that gap is normal....if the trim is sitting flush then I think you're fine.

Maybe a picture would help?

iNinja · 11-26-2010, 01:45 AM

My bad, I meant to add the gap is on the drivers side. The last pic shows it pretty well.

iNinja · 11-26-2010, 04:06 PM

bump

11-25-2010, 06:49 PM	#1
iNinja Private First Class 8 Rep 113 Posts Drives: 06' E90 330i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA iTrader: (2)	Need some tips on reinstalling trim! I can't reinstall the center trim (non-iDrive), the right side seems to be clipping in but the drivers side still have a huge gap. I can't seem to push it in. What should I be doing??
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11-25-2010, 06:56 PM	#2
fdriller9 Banned 253 Rep 7,089 Posts Drives: '06 AW 330xi Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North Jersey/Philly/NYC iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 330xi [6.44]	Insert the trim under the radio first, making sure there are no wires or anything in the way. Then just force it down. The clips around the stick shift broke on my car and if it is not replaced properly, it prevents the trim from sitting flush.
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11-26-2010, 12:06 AM	#3
iNinja Private First Class 8 Rep 113 Posts Drives: 06' E90 330i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA iTrader: (2)	Thanks man I finally got it installed but I got a gap now right under the HVAC controls, I'm guessing I bent something? Damnn
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11-26-2010, 12:58 AM	#4
fdriller9 Banned 253 Rep 7,089 Posts Drives: '06 AW 330xi Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North Jersey/Philly/NYC iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 330xi [6.44]	Doubt you bent anything....all the pieces are plastic. I think that gap is normal....if the trim is sitting flush then I think you're fine. Maybe a picture would help?
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11-26-2010, 01:45 AM	#5
iNinja Private First Class 8 Rep 113 Posts Drives: 06' E90 330i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA iTrader: (2)	My bad, I meant to add the gap is on the drivers side. The last pic shows it pretty well.
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11-26-2010, 04:06 PM	#6
iNinja Private First Class 8 Rep 113 Posts Drives: 06' E90 330i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA iTrader: (2)	bump
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