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  • Rev Run D
    Grease Monkey
    • Feb 2013
    • 392

    #1

    Top lid won't open

    Just picked up a 90 325ic and the lid won't open. I tried pulling the cables on the lid (the lid handle broke) but it still won't open. Its there any other way to get it open?
  • flyboyx
    R3V OG
    • Sep 2008
    • 8371

    #2
    Originally posted by Rev Run D
    Just picked up a 90 325ic and the lid won't open. I tried pulling the cables on the lid (the lid handle broke) but it still won't open. Its there any other way to get it open?
    So....I've had this problem on a few cars I've owned over the years. The first thing I would try is take the broken pull handle completely out of the car so the hole is completely open. Get two small pairs of vice grips to grab the cable ends and pull them both at the same time. Simultaneously, have a friend carefully pry up the lid if it doesn't pop up on its own.
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    • Semblance
      E30 Addict
      • Jan 2011
      • 433

      #3
      If you open the flap you can insert a screwdriver and push down on the tab that releases the tonneau cover.
      '89 lachssilber vert - Frau Blücher
      '84 alpine 2dr - gone to the great beyond...
      '00 titanium 4dr e46 - bricked

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      • Semblance
        E30 Addict
        • Jan 2011
        • 433

        #4
        Here:

        '89 lachssilber vert - Frau Blücher
        '84 alpine 2dr - gone to the great beyond...
        '00 titanium 4dr e46 - bricked

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        • Rev Run D
          Grease Monkey
          • Feb 2013
          • 392

          #5
          yeah didn't notice the tab. thanks y'all

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