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    Default what tools to remove m-tech skirts?

    I found someone parting out a 95 530 with a bad tranny and am getting a screamin deal on the side skirts... $20 each!

    How do they come off and what tools do I need?

    TIA

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    Quote Originally Posted by wjbell
    I found someone parting out a 95 530 with a bad tranny and am getting a screamin deal on the side skirts... $20 each!

    How do they come off and what tools do I need?

    TIA
    Clips along the bottom of rocker panel come apart using a small flat screwdriver to remove the ratchet inserts. The rear is held by two push pins - drive out the center to remove.

    The upper edge is held by a series of push pins that just snap out starting from the rear inside door opening. Use a medium flat blade wrapped in masking tape to pry out the rearmost pin, then pop out the rest by tilting the panel outwards and use the screwdriver to prise against the inner rocker.

    The front edge hooks over the lip of the front fender, hence it is the last to be removed (and first to be installed).

    Doors open/closed to suit access.

    HTH,
    Anthony
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    '91M5 - 11/90, was mine, it's Jim's now.

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    Default Speed Bump at 45MPH

    That'll get em off


    Vee ave vays of dealing vid your kind...........

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    You should read Whit Lowell's attachment procedure, and just go in reverse.

    go here:

    http://www.bmw4life.com/mTechSkirts.htm

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    Thanks. I hope the person comes through and calls me in the morning to meet. It's a pretty good deal.

    Quote Originally Posted by Anthony (M5 in Calgary)
    Clips along the bottom of rocker panel come apart using a small flat screwdriver to remove the ratchet inserts. The rear is held by two push pins - drive out the center to remove.

    The upper edge is held by a series of push pins that just snap out starting from the rear inside door opening. Use a medium flat blade wrapped in masking tape to pry out the rearmost pin, then pop out the rest by tilting the panel outwards and use the screwdriver to prise against the inner rocker.

    The front edge hooks over the lip of the front fender, hence it is the last to be removed (and first to be installed).

    Doors open/closed to suit access.

    HTH,

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