Help with trunk trim on e89

[phantom95]

I could use some help removing the top 2 screws on the center trunk trim, trying to install a rear camera on 2013 e89 and need access behind the license plate and wiring of license plate wiring. I tried using a trim tool and a small screwdriver sideways on them but they don't move at all. Is there a tool for those screws?

[RobbiZ4]

I use this tool:
"snap ring pliers" ?

Hopefully it's name got translated correctly.

[Jakeinaka]

Bigger screwdriver, hit it harder

[dhlairbusb4@cs.com]

I used a pair of needle nose pliers, just be sure you apply equal pressure onto the bolt before twisting. They were not very tight.
After you get them removed, along with all the snap fasteners, you will find it
does take some work to remove the panel. But keep working it, be patient and it will come out. There was a cable that goes to the outside thru a water proof gromet, I used that for my cable, had to cut into it, and used RTV to reseal when finished. Good luck, and have fun!

[phantom95]

Originally Posted by RobbiZ4

I use this tool:
"snap ring pliers" ?

Hopefully it's name got translated correctly.
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Thank you I will try this...

[phantom95]

Originally Posted by Jakeinaka

Bigger screwdriver, hit it harder

I thouhgt about that just didn't want to mangle the screw...

[phantom95]

Originally Posted by dhlairbusb4@cs.com

I used a pair of needle nose pliers, just be sure you apply equal pressure onto the bolt before twisting. They were not very tight.
After you get them removed, along with all the snap fasteners, you will find it
does take some work to remove the panel. But keep working it, be patient and it will come out. There was a cable that goes to the outside thru a water proof gromet, I used that for my cable, had to cut into it, and used RTV to reseal when finished. Good luck, and have fun!

Hmm...after hitting them sideways with a screwdriver and a small hammer quite a few times and they didn't budge, it appeared to me they were very tight, I decided to reach here for some ideas next. Will try needle nose pliers and anything else to see if I can loose them up. Thx

[RobbiZ4]

Originally Posted by phantom95

Will try needle nose pliers...

You will slide off sideways.

[Jakeinaka]

Originally Posted by phantom95

Hmm...after hitting them sideways with a screwdriver and a small hammer quite a few times

Use a bigger hammer

[dhlairbusb4@cs.com]

I do not think you will slide off, as Robbie mentioned, if you have a good pair of needle nose pliers, and be sure you apply equal pressure onto the bolt before twisting.
I am sure there is a tool designed for this, but will most likely be pricey!

[RobbiZ4]

Originally Posted by dhlairbusb4@cs.com

...and be sure you apply equal pressure onto the bolt before twisting.

But exactly this is not required, using the "snap ring pliers".

That's my standard tool for it: just turn it to the left for opnening these metal plates. No pressure and no hammer is required.

[Jakeinaka]

Originally Posted by dhlairbusb4@cs.com

I do not think you will slide off, as Robbie mentioned, if you have a good pair of needle nose pliers, and be sure you apply equal pressure onto the bolt before twisting.
I am sure there is a tool designed for this, but will most likely be pricey!

I doubt those pliers will work, at least not the first time you remove those screws, they are tight.

Get the correct tool if a hammer is too complicated, like in the image. A "C spanner", also known as a "crescent wrench"

[RobbiZ4]

OMG :-)

A flex works as well.