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A1BMW535iSport
11-23-2004, 12:34 PM
anyone know the part number? so i can order one from BMW or know where i can get one please.

Cheers, Matt.
Kamil
11-23-2004, 12:49 PM
I just used an allen wrench.
:shrug:

actually, I needed a radio code for my car once, went to the dealer, they asked for a serial # off the radio, and just let me use their wrench... talk to any [cool] service adisor and the'll let you use it.
Otherwise, I'm pretty sure that Bav Auto carries them.
talltorontoguy
11-23-2004, 12:59 PM
cheaper and easy
A1BMW535iSport
11-23-2004, 01:02 PM
thanks, i tried removing with allen key and it just slipped, i look into getting one from Bav Auto, Matt.
PhilipJCaputo
11-23-2004, 03:02 PM
I did mine last night with an allen wrench.... I had to try several different ones... and I put some pressure on the wrench when turning (I think that helped it grip)
dternst
11-23-2004, 04:13 PM
You can get it cheaper off eBay.
Jimbo
11-23-2004, 04:27 PM
Whatever the size is it seems to be in between any of the sizes included in any metric or standard allen wrench set. I just used the closest one that would fit and put a little downward pressure on it. If you're patient that will work, but be careful of stripping.
Rigmaster
11-23-2004, 08:56 PM
you should be able to get it out with an allen wrench- the trick seems to be to put some diagonal force on the allen wrench to help keep it from slipping. What I mean is: put the wrench in the hole, then put some sideways pressure on the end of the wrench that you are holding, then turn the wrench. It should not be that tight, so once you get it loose, it should be easy to turn from there.

I've used this method to remove about 20-30 BMW radios, never had one I could not get out...

Bret.
Rusty
11-23-2004, 09:09 PM
anyone know the part number? so i can order one from BMW or know where i can get one please.

Cheers, Matt.
Mike H
11-24-2004, 11:39 AM
Check out this link . . .Radio Removal Tool (http://www.unofficialbmw.com/all/stereo/radio_removal_tool.html)
I bought Richard's tool for $5. He had it in my hands in less than a week.


anyone know the part number? so i can order one from BMW or know where i can get one please.

Cheers, Matt.