Removing Door Panels

JetBlack330 · 05-11-2003, 09:39 PM

I read the DIY on both bmw330Ci.com and the one in the tech section but no luck on answering my question.

Would someone please post pics of the "clips" that you pop on the top and bottom of the door panel. All of the DIY's show you where to remoe the torx screws, etc but no photos of the clips. I want a good look at them so that when I am removing the door panel I have an idea as to how I should be pulling it off.

Thanks for the help!

I have a 2002 330Ci.

zameus · 05-12-2003, 08:30 AM

BMW sells a tool (looks like a plastic wedge) that you can wedge in between the inner panel and outer door shell to pop those clips without marring up your interior panel. I think I paid under $20 for it. I don't know the part number off hand but it's mentioned in David Bagby's Stereo Saga Upgrade instructions.

http://www.e46fanatics.com/faq/stereosaga.html

They also sell one (also mentioned in the article) for trim. Worth the $ in my opinion.

JetBlack330 · 05-13-2003, 08:39 PM

Do you have a PN? I did not see a part number listed on the link you posted. Anybody have better (bigger) pics?

zameus · 05-13-2003, 10:46 PM

door trim panel wedge= 00 9 317
trim removal tool= 00 9 321

It's really pretty easy. I've done it way too many times when I was perfecting my midbass install. Going to do it again this weekend when I re-aim my tweeters.

05-11-2003, 09:39 PM	#1
JetBlack330 Army of One Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Bristow, VA Posts: 532 My Ride: 2002 330Ci (JB/NB) View My Garage	Removing Door Panels I read the DIY on both bmw330Ci.com and the one in the tech section but no luck on answering my question. Would someone please post pics of the "clips" that you pop on the top and bottom of the door panel. All of the DIY's show you where to remoe the torx screws, etc but no photos of the clips. I want a good look at them so that when I am removing the door panel I have an idea as to how I should be pulling it off. Thanks for the help! I have a 2002 330Ci.

05-13-2003, 10:46 PM	#4
zameus Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Boston,MA Posts: 171 My Ride: 2000 328i View My Garage	door trim panel wedge= 00 9 317 trim removal tool= 00 9 321 It's really pretty easy. I've done it way too many times when I was perfecting my midbass install. Going to do it again this weekend when I re-aim my tweeters. __________________

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05-12-2003, 08:30 AM	#2
zameus Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Boston,MA Posts: 171 My Ride: 2000 328i View My Garage	BMW sells a tool (looks like a plastic wedge) that you can wedge in between the inner panel and outer door shell to pop those clips without marring up your interior panel. I think I paid under $20 for it. I don't know the part number off hand but it's mentioned in David Bagby's Stereo Saga Upgrade instructions. http://www.e46fanatics.com/faq/stereosaga.html They also sell one (also mentioned in the article) for trim. Worth the $ in my opinion.

05-13-2003, 08:39 PM	#3
JetBlack330 Army of One Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Bristow, VA Posts: 532 My Ride: 2002 330Ci (JB/NB) View My Garage	Do you have a PN? I did not see a part number listed on the link you posted. Anybody have better (bigger) pics?