2013 F30 Exhaust Tip Removal?

jn82 · 09-20-2013, 09:48 AM

I'm a little curious how to remove the exhaust tips on a 2013 F30. Any pictures or helpful hints would be great.

I have used a rubber mallet to push in a pull but no luck. I have read a few forums that said they are removable so I look forward to hearing from you guys. Thanks in advance.

BavarianFanatic · 09-20-2013, 09:58 AM

Use some muscle and give it a slight twist while pulling.

mikew2069 · 09-20-2013, 10:23 AM

If you start banging it out with a rubber mallet from under the car, then once it moves a couple cm, you can just pull like hell with a little twist.

jn82 · 09-20-2013, 12:44 PM

I tried both and it didn't budge. I feel like I am going to pull the exhaust out. Is there a tool that could help?

mikew2069 · 09-20-2013, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by jn82

I tried both and it didn't budge. I feel like I am going to pull the exhaust out. Is there a tool that could help?

Just realized you have a 328. Not sure if its different from how the 335 tips are secured.

KK328 · 09-21-2013, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by jn82

I tried both and it didn't budge. I feel like I am going to pull the exhaust out. Is there a tool that could help?

I used some WD40 on mine spray some form the inside and give it a couple of minutes then go at it. There are no more tools than what ur already using, what helped me was turning it left and right like your screwing it clock wise and anti clock wise it helps clear the pins and then it slides right out.

There is a post here that has some pictures but can't remember the name I think it was called exhaust tips but not 100% sure try searching it has some pics. Good luck

Stoofpilot · 09-22-2013, 02:11 PM

What do you want to replace them with?

jn82 · 09-22-2013, 05:18 PM

I'm looking to either Plastidip them or use some hi temp grill paint. Did to on my exhaust on my jeep and it worked great. I tried the wd40 and it still wouldn't budge. Any other ideas?

mikew2069 · 09-22-2013, 05:26 PM

If someone can confirm that they are slide on like the 335 then you just need to bang them off...

jn82 · 09-22-2013, 05:52 PM

I believe they are but I'm having trouble banging them out. I have used a mallet and wd40. From what I've seen they are clipped on so they should twist off.

KK328 · 09-24-2013, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by jn82

I believe they are but I'm having trouble banging them out. I have used a mallet and wd40. From what I've seen they are clipped on so they should twist off.

They are, just put some muscles into it. Check out the below post it has some pictures of the tips and the pins, I got them out on my car exactly like this. It just needs some patience and muscle and they will slide out.

I ended up powder coating mine instead of plast dip cause I wasn't sure if the plasti dip would hold up with the heat

Good luck and update us with progress

http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=840756

mikew2069 · 09-24-2013, 06:55 PM

Just knock the living hell outta them with the mallet. Don't be scared, you won't damage the tip.

jn82 · 09-25-2013, 05:14 PM

Thanks for the input, the mallet and some muscle did the trick!

It looks so much better now with the black finish. I went with the dip since it stays in tact up to 200 degrees. Plus I can always peel it and spray it with something permanent. Either way it just required a lot of mallet!

doubletap · 10-19-2013, 12:43 PM

I just did mine. I used wd 40, mallet and a ramp. I tried it on the ground but I did not get a good angle to knock it loose. I backed it up on the ramp just to knock it loose. Drove it off the ramp for safety reasons. Then pull and twist the heck out of it. whew. replaced it with the gloss black ones from BMW.

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jn82 New Member 7 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW 328i Xdrive Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Rockland County NY iTrader: (0)	2013 F30 Exhaust Tip Removal? I'm a little curious how to remove the exhaust tips on a 2013 F30. Any pictures or helpful hints would be great. I have used a rubber mallet to push in a pull but no luck. I have read a few forums that said they are removable so I look forward to hearing from you guys. Thanks in advance.
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mikew2069 Lieutenant Colonel 413 Rep 1,975 Posts Drives: F30 335i MSport Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Houston iTrader: (2)	If you start banging it out with a rubber mallet from under the car, then once it moves a couple cm, you can just pull like hell with a little twist. __________________ 2013 F30 335i ///M-Sport *Forgestar/Challenge/BMS JB4* *Wagner/Evo Race/M-Performance* 2016 F15 50i ///M-Sport *BM3/H&R/Borla*
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jn82 New Member 7 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW 328i Xdrive Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Rockland County NY iTrader: (0)	I tried both and it didn't budge. I feel like I am going to pull the exhaust out. Is there a tool that could help?
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jn82 New Member 7 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW 328i Xdrive Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Rockland County NY iTrader: (0)	I'm looking to either Plastidip them or use some hi temp grill paint. Did to on my exhaust on my jeep and it worked great. I tried the wd40 and it still wouldn't budge. Any other ideas?
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jn82 New Member 7 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW 328i Xdrive Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Rockland County NY iTrader: (0)	I believe they are but I'm having trouble banging them out. I have used a mallet and wd40. From what I've seen they are clipped on so they should twist off.
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mikew2069 Lieutenant Colonel 413 Rep 1,975 Posts Drives: F30 335i MSport Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Houston iTrader: (2)	Just knock the living hell outta them with the mallet. Don't be scared, you won't damage the tip. __________________ 2013 F30 335i ///M-Sport *Forgestar/Challenge/BMS JB4* *Wagner/Evo Race/M-Performance* 2016 F15 50i ///M-Sport *BM3/H&R/Borla*
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jn82 New Member 7 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW 328i Xdrive Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Rockland County NY iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the input, the mallet and some muscle did the trick! It looks so much better now with the black finish. I went with the dip since it stays in tact up to 200 degrees. Plus I can always peel it and spray it with something permanent. Either way it just required a lot of mallet!
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doubletap New Member 1 Rep 15 Posts Drives: e36 e39 e53 f30 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: sf bay area iTrader: (0)	I just did mine. I used wd 40, mallet and a ramp. I tried it on the ground but I did not get a good angle to knock it loose. I backed it up on the ramp just to knock it loose. Drove it off the ramp for safety reasons. Then pull and twist the heck out of it. whew. replaced it with the gloss black ones from BMW.
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