The dumbest problem i've run into

davidr3 · 01-17-2021, 12:59 AM

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Pulled off my negative terminal to remove my airbag. After job was finished I came to reinstall the negative terminal. Bolt simply wont spin and only wants to hit this metal. Someone tell me i'm making some dumb obvious mistake lol.

Any ideas as to what could have happened. It came off smooth just like everytime...

Rick.Null · 01-17-2021, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by davidr3

Pulled off my negative terminal to remove my airbag. After job was finished I came to reinstall the negative terminal. Bolt simply wont spin and only wants to hit this metal. Someone tell me i'm making some dumb obvious mistake lol.

Any ideas as to what could have happened. It came off smooth just like everytime...

OP... cut your nails

SerTan · 01-17-2021, 01:36 AM

@Rick.Null thats bit irrelevant, no? Why even bother with comment.

The square side of the bolt suppose to hit the metal so you will only need to undo the nut and not worry about holding the other side too.

Use pliers to hold square side (so you dont round it up against negative bracket ) and spanner to undo the nut might need to use some force. My thinking the nut jumped a thrread (try banging on it maybe it will go in the grove. Worst come to worst if bolt dont come off hacksaw it off and replace the nut and bolt.

HFW003 · 01-17-2021, 01:37 AM

The end your fingers are on touching spins

davidr3 · 01-17-2021, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Rick.Null

OP... cut your nails

Thanks for nothing

been busy lol

davidr3 · 01-17-2021, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by SerTan

@Rick.Null thats bit irrelevant, no? Why even bother with comment.

The square side of the bolt suppose to hit the metal so you will only need to undo the nut and not worry about holding the other side too.

Use pliers to hold square side (so you dont round it up against negative bracket ) and spanner to undo the nut might need to use some force. My thinking the nut jumped a thrread (try banging on it maybe it will go in the grove. Worst come to worst if bolt dont come off hacksaw it off and replace the nut and bolt.

Yeah i've just never had to do that so i've been confused but i'll absolutely give that a try tomorrow and update! thanks I appreciate it

im_an_alien · 01-17-2021, 01:42 AM

Don't see the problem....the bolt side is supposed to hit the metal flange to prevent it from turning so that the nut can be threaded. And yes, please cut your nails....

davidr3 · 01-17-2021, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by HFW003

The end your fingers are on touching spins

Yeah but when I attempt to spin it with tools it simply clicks when the metal square trys to turn with it. almost like the whole nut is turning everything in unison.

davidr3 · 01-17-2021, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by im_an_alien

Don't see the problem....the bolt side is supposed to hit the metal flange to prevent it from turning so that the nut can be threaded. And yes, please cut your nails....

Isnt threading though, just clicks. I'll try again tomorrow though.

davidr3 · 01-17-2021, 01:54 AM

So I tried what sertan said, couldnt wait lol. It instantly began to thread correctly almost like it was sitting at an angle previously. Appreciate the responses and I can now focus on more important things like cutting my nails. Thanks guys

SerTan · 01-17-2021, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by davidr3

So I tried what sertan said, couldnt wait lol. It instantly began to thread correctly almost like it was sitting at an angle previously. Appreciate the responses and I can now focus on more important things like cutting my nails. Thanks guys

Glad you got it sorted mate.

im_an_alien · 01-17-2021, 12:40 PM

People still disconnect the battery to remove the airbag? I just let the car go to sleep and make sure I don't wake it while the airbag is out....

davidr3 · 01-17-2021, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by im_an_alien

People still disconnect the battery to remove the airbag? I just let the car go to sleep and make sure I don't wake it while the airbag is out....

People definitely still disconnect the battery, IMO it takes a minute to remove the battery (unless you're me) but it would be a PITA if I got the airbag light

im_an_alien · 01-17-2021, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by davidr3

People definitely still disconnect the battery, IMO it takes a minute to remove the battery (unless you're me) but it would be a PITA if I got the airbag light

Well I'm lazy. And I have several code clearers...😁

davidr3 · 01-17-2021, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by im_an_alien

Well I'm lazy. And I have several code clearers...😁

Yeah i'd be screwed, only have bimmerlink and I dont think that clears those

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davidr3 Captain 448 Rep 909 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: May 2019 Location: Riverside iTrader: (1)	The dumbest problem i've run into Solved Pulled off my negative terminal to remove my airbag. After job was finished I came to reinstall the negative terminal. Bolt simply wont spin and only wants to hit this metal. Someone tell me i'm making some dumb obvious mistake lol. Any ideas as to what could have happened. It came off smooth just like everytime... Last edited by davidr3; 01-17-2021 at 01:53 AM..
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SerTan Private First Class 45 Rep 121 Posts Drives: BMW 320i M Sport F34 Join Date: May 2015 Location: London iTrader: (0)	@Rick.Null thats bit irrelevant, no? Why even bother with comment. The square side of the bolt suppose to hit the metal so you will only need to undo the nut and not worry about holding the other side too. Use pliers to hold square side (so you dont round it up against negative bracket ) and spanner to undo the nut might need to use some force. My thinking the nut jumped a thrread (try banging on it maybe it will go in the grove. Worst come to worst if bolt dont come off hacksaw it off and replace the nut and bolt.
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im_an_alien Lieutenant Colonel 1127 Rep 1,508 Posts Drives: 2016 340i Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Florida/NH iTrader: (0)	Don't see the problem....the bolt side is supposed to hit the metal flange to prevent it from turning so that the nut can be threaded. And yes, please cut your nails....
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davidr3 Captain 448 Rep 909 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: May 2019 Location: Riverside iTrader: (1)	So I tried what sertan said, couldnt wait lol. It instantly began to thread correctly almost like it was sitting at an angle previously. Appreciate the responses and I can now focus on more important things like cutting my nails. Thanks guys
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im_an_alien Lieutenant Colonel 1127 Rep 1,508 Posts Drives: 2016 340i Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Florida/NH iTrader: (0)	People still disconnect the battery to remove the airbag? I just let the car go to sleep and make sure I don't wake it while the airbag is out....
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