Need help with removing charge pipe?

Justinandwhat · 08-01-2017, 05:45 PM

I've taken IC and intake out. I've tried bottom and top, but nothing worked :'(
I just can't get it out

(( I've watched videos and read threads, but still.
Anything I can detach under the hood to create more space to get this broken piece of sh** out??
Any cutting instruction ? Lol

thug108 · 08-01-2017, 06:34 PM

I just replaced my auxiliary fan and found some extra room maybe you can try that

1QuikWS6 · 08-02-2017, 09:01 AM

Did you remove the sensor from the CP after disconnecting the wiring harness?

If not, try that it - makes it easier to pull thru all the obstacles & saves possible damage to the sensor

I pulled mine out from the bottom on my 435ix with a little fiddling/twisting with car only up on ramps in front

zcspec · 08-02-2017, 11:07 AM

#raichean put together a very nice CP install video. Did you watch that one? During the filming, we determined that it's best if you remove from the top while slightly rotating it to help the curved bottom section "snake" out.

Justinandwhat · 08-02-2017, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by zcspec

#raichean put together a very nice CP install video. Did you watch that one? During the filming, we determined that it's best if you remove from the top while slightly rotating it to help the curved bottom section "snake" out.

Yes I did watch and tried. I can't twist it any how

Orion4 · 08-02-2017, 04:26 PM

I know this has already probably been double-checked, but are you sure the bottom clamp is fully released? can you get any lateral twist or is it total immovable?

alohasurftoad · 08-02-2017, 04:54 PM

if it is already broken just cut that bitch in half...

Justinandwhat · 08-03-2017, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orion4

I know this has already probably been double-checked, but are you sure the bottom clamp is fully released? can you get any lateral twist or is it total immovable?

Yeah I can get some lateral twist but not 180 degrees as the video shows

Justinandwhat · 08-03-2017, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by alohasurftoad

if it is already broken just cut that bitch in half...

True... it's still a pain to cut it in that tiny space tho

alohasurftoad · 08-03-2017, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Justinandwhat

True... it's still a pain to cut it in that tiny space tho

any access to a rotary tool such as a dremel with a cutting wheel?

sucks to have your car down that long...

zole2112 · 08-03-2017, 08:05 AM

I was able to pull mine out of the top on my 335xi, no way was it coming out the bottom. I could not twist it 180 degrees, more like something less than 90 degrees. It is plastic and it will bend somewhat. I just kept pulling and twisting back and forth as much as it would allow and I finally was able to pull it free.

Justinandwhat · 08-03-2017, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by zole2112

I was able to pull mine out of the top on my 335xi, no way was it coming out the bottom. I could not twist it 180 degrees, more like something less than 90 degrees. It is plastic and it will bend somewhat. I just kept pulling and twisting back and forth as much as it would allow and I finally was able to pull it free.

I'm just afraid that if I pulled too hard, other things are gonna break

Justinandwhat · 08-03-2017, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alohasurftoad

any access to a rotary tool such as a dremel with a cutting wheel?

sucks to have your car down that long...

I know lol. Took 10 days for render to ship and I'm having trouble even just getting the broken one out

zole2112 · 08-03-2017, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Justinandwhat

I'm just afraid that if I pulled too hard, other things are gonna break

You just have to watch it as you pull it out, rotate it accordingly to make sure it isn't pressing hard on anything that could break.

jgoens · 08-03-2017, 02:25 PM

Mine came out the top pretty easy--I just slowly wiggled it and made sure not to smack into anything. Kind of like the game of Operation.

Justinandwhat · 08-03-2017, 08:37 PM

Finally got it out... installation is another matter though

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Justinandwhat First Lieutenant 125 Rep 372 Posts Drives: 2013 335i xDrive Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Indianapolis iTrader: (0)	Need help with removing charge pipe? I've taken IC and intake out. I've tried bottom and top, but nothing worked :'( I just can't get it out (( I've watched videos and read threads, but still. Anything I can detach under the hood to create more space to get this broken piece of sh** out?? Any cutting instruction ? Lol
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08-02-2017, 11:07 AM	#4
zcspec Lieutenant 212 Rep 456 Posts Drives: 911/Boxster/Model Y Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Orange County iTrader: (0)	#raichean put together a very nice CP install video. Did you watch that one? During the filming, we determined that it's best if you remove from the top while slightly rotating it to help the curved bottom section "snake" out.
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Orion4 Lieutenant Colonel 478 Rep 1,568 Posts Drives: 2013 335i Sport Line Sedan Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Melbourne, FL iTrader: (0)	I know this has already probably been double-checked, but are you sure the bottom clamp is fully released? can you get any lateral twist or is it total immovable?
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alohasurftoad Brigadier General 3065 Rep 4,311 Posts Drives: 440i gran coupe w/mppsk Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: hawaii iTrader: (0)	if it is already broken just cut that bitch in half...
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zole2112 Modder of everything I own 147 Rep 491 Posts Drives: 2013 335i Xdrive Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Appleton, WI iTrader: (0)	I was able to pull mine out of the top on my 335xi, no way was it coming out the bottom. I could not twist it 180 degrees, more like something less than 90 degrees. It is plastic and it will bend somewhat. I just kept pulling and twisting back and forth as much as it would allow and I finally was able to pull it free. __________________ 2013 BMW 335xi F30 N55 PWG/VRSF DP/ER CP/Injen CAI/AA FMIC/JB4 map 7/Fuel= E50 w/ E85:93oct/Stock LPFP & HPFP/CATuned coilovers/Megan Racing Rear Swaybar/Powerflex Rear Subframe Bushing Inserts/Dual aFe Power Mach Force Mufflers/Resonator Delete/MHD & BMS Race BEF
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jgoens Major General 3788 Rep 5,776 Posts Drives: 2013 335i msport Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: San Mateo, CA iTrader: (0)	Mine came out the top pretty easy--I just slowly wiggled it and made sure not to smack into anything. Kind of like the game of Operation. __________________ 2013 335i Msport Black sapphire/Coral red. MHD. stage 2--e30 VRSF DP, ER CP, Dinan Shockware. VRSF 12mm/15mm spacers. Cobra dashcam. Various codings. Last car: 2011 335i Msport. JB4. Vrsf CP
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Justinandwhat First Lieutenant 125 Rep 372 Posts Drives: 2013 335i xDrive Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Indianapolis iTrader: (0)	Finally got it out... installation is another matter though
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