There's a specific tool for each make of head unit. Halfords do them for most brands.
Alternatively you can use two thin flat head screw drivers either side of the head unit and fiddle around until you find the release clips each side. Take the black plastic surround off first though.
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- Tue Mar 08, 2016 12:54 pm
- Forum: In Car Entertainment
- Topic: Sony XR-C350 flip front head unit removal?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 714
- Tue Sep 29, 2015 2:16 pm
- Forum: Other BMW Chat
- Topic: Replacement exhaust opinions
- Replies: 1
- Views: 188
Replacement exhaust opinions
I have a 1999 E36 Compact (M Sport) and I need to replace the rear section of the exhaust. I can get a standard box for £100 but if I'm going to replace then thought maybe go for a slightly sportier version. As funds are a little low at the moment I don't fancy spending more than £200 so have been l...
- Thu Jun 04, 2015 1:09 pm
- Forum: Other BMW Chat
- Topic: Is the E36 cool yet?
- Replies: 71
- Views: 6611
Re:
Not long sold my E30 325 Touring after 3+ years ownership. Now taken on a '99 E36 318ti Compact M Sport with FBMWSH and 49k on the clock. Titan Silver, original 5 spoke alloys, M trimmings in virtually mint condition. All original (including BMW Business stereo cassette!) half leather, traction and ...
- Wed Sep 10, 2014 1:10 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: Fuel leak
- Replies: 1
- Views: 115
Fuel leak
When filling with fuel I then get a heavy leak until the tank reduces to approx. 2/3rds full then it stops. I have to replace the expansion tank a month or so ago as the previous had a hole in it. Can't actually tie down where the leak is coming from but seems to be around fuel filler neck/tank area...
- Wed Aug 06, 2014 11:48 am
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: Regular Vs Jimmy Hill, any opinions?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 600
Re: Regular Vs Jimmy Hill, any opinions?
Prefer the original on a chromie. Think it detracts and looks non-standard.
I'm not a purist as mine has quite a few mods...just my opinion.
Nice car by the way.
I'm not a purist as mine has quite a few mods...just my opinion.
Nice car by the way.
- Tue Aug 05, 2014 12:16 pm
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: Thinking of getting an e30 again..
- Replies: 4
- Views: 649
- Fri Aug 01, 2014 2:17 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: Misfire/spluttering M20
- Replies: 6
- Views: 269
Re: Misfire/spluttering M20
No idea to be honest. Not in my ownership (2.5 years) and haven't seen any paperwork to show this has been done previously.
If it is case of injectors being refurbed how long would this job take for a garage to complete?
If it is case of injectors being refurbed how long would this job take for a garage to complete?
- Fri Aug 01, 2014 1:15 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: Misfire/spluttering M20
- Replies: 6
- Views: 269
Re: Misfire/spluttering M20
Can't really tell as it seems to be when accelerating as opposed to when idling.
- Fri Aug 01, 2014 11:50 am
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: Misfire/spluttering M20
- Replies: 6
- Views: 269
Misfire/spluttering M20
I have an '89 325i Touring which has covered 185k. It developed an problem last week where the engine seemed to splutter and loose power and felt like it was about to stall. I have since had the distributor, HT leads, spark plugs and rotor arm replaced, had a compression check (which came out fine) ...
- Mon Jul 28, 2014 6:55 pm
- Forum: Genuine BMW Parts Dept - Cotswold BMW
- Topic: Parts price please
- Replies: 1
- Views: 99
Parts price please
Can I have price for below pls
16131178014 Expansion tank
07119916967 Hex head screw
Cheers
Shaun
16131178014 Expansion tank
07119916967 Hex head screw
Cheers
Shaun
- Thu Jun 26, 2014 12:47 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: Aftermarket Alarm Advice
- Replies: 7
- Views: 471
Re: Aftermarket Alarm Advice
Have you considered a Tracker instead of an alarm system?
- Tue Apr 22, 2014 7:31 pm
- Forum: Genuine BMW Parts Dept - Cotswold BMW
- Topic: Parts price please
- Replies: 1
- Views: 126
Parts price please
Need drivers side se trim for front wing only.
Think part number is 51711947059 and fixings 51711939302, 51711927439, 51711933719, 16131176747, 51711922599, 51711932996
Thanks
Think part number is 51711947059 and fixings 51711939302, 51711927439, 51711933719, 16131176747, 51711922599, 51711932996
Thanks
- Fri Jan 31, 2014 12:53 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: Heavy steering
- Replies: 1
- Views: 112
Heavy steering
On occaision my steering seems to get really heavy. It doesn't happen all the time but seems to be getting more frequent. I know it probably needs the P/S fluid changing but as it seems to come and go I wouldn't think this would be the culprit. It's an '89 325 Touring by the way. For example when I ...
- Tue Jan 21, 2014 12:35 pm
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: Car security
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1020
Tracker? It can be an expensive option but a least you are guaranteed to get the car back fairly quickly if they have bypassed any other security you might have chosen. For the sake of maybe £700 to fit and activate it's an option, although there is an annual charge to keep it active. This should br...
- Thu Oct 03, 2013 1:35 pm
- Forum: Members' E30s
- Topic: E30 M3 Touring project with S62 power
- Replies: 113
- Views: 12476
Re: E30 M3 Touring project with S62 power
Impressive....looking forward to updates!
- Tue Aug 20, 2013 12:46 pm
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: Classic Car Insurance
- Replies: 37
- Views: 2135
Re:
Try Heritage too. They don't seem to unreasonable.
- Fri May 31, 2013 4:48 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: Replacement sterring wheel horn not working?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 112
Replacement sterring wheel horn not working?
OK...old wheel off, new wheel on...only problem is horn now not working. The old tech 2 had two wires brown (presumably earth) and black. New steering boss only has one wire (black) so have connected this to + terminal (i.e same as tech 2 connection) and nothing. Have tried the other terminal too. I...
- Tue May 28, 2013 11:18 am
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: Tech 2 steering wheel removal
- Replies: 7
- Views: 287
Re: Tech 2 steering wheel removal
OK...old wheel off, new wheel on...only problem is horn now not working. The old tech 2 had two wires brown (presumably earth) and black. New steering boss only has one wire (black) so have connected this to + terminal (i.e same as tech 2 connection) and nothing. Have tried the other terminal too. I...
- Thu May 23, 2013 9:40 am
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: Tech 2 steering wheel removal
- Replies: 7
- Views: 287
Re: Tech 2 steering wheel removal
Thanks guys. Much appreciated.
- Thu May 23, 2013 7:35 am
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: Tech 2 steering wheel removal
- Replies: 7
- Views: 287
Re: Tech 2 steering wheel removal
Thanks. One last thing... is the retaining nut is a 22mm?
- Tue May 21, 2013 7:35 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: Tech 2 steering wheel removal
- Replies: 7
- Views: 287
Tech 2 steering wheel removal
How do you remove a Tech 2 steering wheel?
Removed BMW badge from centre expecting to see access to nut to remove but apparently not.
Cheers as usual for advice.
Removed BMW badge from centre expecting to see access to nut to remove but apparently not.
Cheers as usual for advice.
- Wed May 15, 2013 1:39 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: Geomotory set up
- Replies: 3
- Views: 401
Geomotory set up
Anyone know a shop that can do a full set up in Redhill, Surrey area? Have so far tried two companies but neither can do as they can only set up to factory settings. The car is lowered 50mm ('89 E30 Touring, non standard alloys) Tyre are wearing on the inside edge of both passenger front and rear. I...
- Wed Apr 24, 2013 4:37 pm
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: how sick can you get ?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 1669
Re:
Not sure about the red E30 pick-up in the back ground either???
- Mon Apr 22, 2013 12:53 pm
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: where do you get the yellow headlight tint film from?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 901
Re: where do you get the yellow headlight tint film from?
I have Lamin-X on the inner front lights on my Alpine White touring. IMO look pretty good. You can get pre-cut for E30 from the US and it's virtually the same price (inc postage) as a sheet ordered from UK, which you'd have to butcher yourself. I couldn't find as pre-cut from a UK supplier. Maybe I'...
- Fri Feb 01, 2013 5:33 pm
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: Retrim or not to retrim?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 268
Re: Retrim or not to retrim?
The hole is at the centre of the top about the size of a 50p. Just annoying as it in a conspicuous place and I keep catching it.
- Fri Feb 01, 2013 3:41 pm
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: Retrim or not to retrim?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 268
Retrim or not to retrim?
Got a Tech 2 wheel at present that could do with a retrim.
Contemplating maybe getting a non-BMW (probably smaller replacement) or just keeping the Tech 2 and getting it recovered.
Opinions?....
Also, anyone know a good quality retrimmer in he Redhill, Surrey area?
Cheers
Contemplating maybe getting a non-BMW (probably smaller replacement) or just keeping the Tech 2 and getting it recovered.
Opinions?....
Also, anyone know a good quality retrimmer in he Redhill, Surrey area?
Cheers
- Wed Jan 09, 2013 2:26 pm
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: M20 325i 1989 Touring fuel tank
- Replies: 21
- Views: 561
Re: M20 325i 1989 Touring fuel tank
Thanks for all the comments but think I have one sorted now.
Zone to the rescue again....

Zone to the rescue again....
- Tue Jan 08, 2013 9:18 pm
- Forum: Genuine BMW Parts Dept - Cotswold BMW
- Topic: Parts prices
- Replies: 1
- Views: 127
Parts prices
1 x pressure hose 32411137154
1 x intake manifold 32411135936
1 x return pipe 32411134459
Could I hav a delivered price please
Thanks
Shaun
1 x intake manifold 32411135936
1 x return pipe 32411134459
Could I hav a delivered price please
Thanks
Shaun
- Mon Jan 07, 2013 10:38 pm
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: M20 325i 1989 Touring fuel tank
- Replies: 21
- Views: 561
Re: M20 325i 1989 Touring fuel tank
Is that a BMW part? Does it come with any warranty?
Thanks
Thanks
- Mon Jan 07, 2013 9:17 pm
- Forum: E30 BMW Chat
- Topic: M20 325i 1989 Touring fuel tank
- Replies: 21
- Views: 561
M20 325i 1989 Touring fuel tank
Have a leaking fuel tank. Does anyone have any advice on whether to go for second hand and if so any breakers or second hand parts supplier recommended? If new, what sort of money will I be looking at as they seem to vary quite a bit. One last thing, presume the tank needed is the two hole 63 litre ...
- Mon Nov 05, 2012 2:21 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: Strong smell of fuel
- Replies: 3
- Views: 200
Strong smell of fuel
Hi guys and gals, I have had an issue with a strong smell of petrol fumes. I have had the exhaust checked and re-sealed which doesn't seem to have made any difference so was wondering what/where to check next. It doesn't seem to be leaking into the cabin. The fuel consumption seem high to me too so ...
- Tue Jun 05, 2012 7:39 pm
- Forum: Other BMW Chat
- Topic: anyone know what these are like to live with? 5 series
- Replies: 10
- Views: 507
Re: anyone know what these are like to live with? 5 series
I bought a 520ise when they were only a few years old. I paid 11k for mine. Mine was silky smooth even though it was only a 2 litre. Interior was full leather. Personally if it doesn't have leather and the steptronic auto I would find one that does. Mine was a pleasure to own but don't get it servic...
- Mon May 21, 2012 9:14 pm
- Forum: Other BMW Chat
- Topic: Stunning E39 - this needs to be seen.
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1695
Re: Stunning E39 - this needs to be seen.
WTF!!!! He should be taken to a remote forest buried up to his neck in his own excrement and fed his own eyeballs!!!...although the "hi-vis vest" orange is kinda growing on me.
- Wed Apr 25, 2012 10:36 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: '89 325 Touring speedo reading inaccurate
- Replies: 18
- Views: 538
Re: '89 325 Touring speedo reading inaccurate
So then, lower profile tyre + wheel = smaller diameter overall size therefore 1 revolution = 9% less than standard hence the increased mph reading....I get it now..it's like being back at school only learning about something you're actually interested in! So in other words live with it or go back to...
- Wed Apr 25, 2012 7:28 pm
- Forum: E30 Technical Help
- Topic: '89 325 Touring speedo reading inaccurate
- Replies: 18
- Views: 538
Re: '89 325 Touring speedo reading inaccurate
Tyre size is 195/45....
