bumper trim removal

[armeN]

i need to get my old trim out and get my euro trims on. How do I do it? It looks to me like its just clips but I don't want to break anything so any suggestions?

[erik325i]

Re: bumper trim removal

i need to get my old trim out and get my euro trims on. How do I do it? It looks to me like its just clips but I don't want to break anything so any suggestions?

From what I hear, you will break some of the little clips off (if not most). I heard that the best way to remove it is with a tiny screwdriver.

[armeN]

i did the trim right after i posted. i figured it out thanks

[dinanm3atl]

Did you have to take the bumper off or does it just pop off?

[VAPORBLADE]

To remove mine I had to take the entire bumper off. Then I used a very small flat head screwdriver as stated above. Only a few clips snapped. :)

[ANDRÜ]

Theres no need to take the bumper off. Just a small screw driver to remove the trim. You will loose some clips no matter what

[td325ic]

To do it without damaging the molding or breaking the clips you need to remove the bumpers. The rear bumper especially, since the side trim is held on by a torx-20 screw which can only be removed with the bumper off.

If you plan to separate the bumper skin from the reinforcement then you'll need a couple small nail punches in order to knock out the plastic rivets which hold the bumper skin and reinforcement together.

I got a little more info here: http://www.e30tech.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=280441&highlight=#280441

Regardless, if you don't care about damaging the molding then just rip it off whichever way you can think of. It will be quicker and easier but the trim will be garbage.