[PettyOccifer]

Good afternoon y'all!

2016 340i, gaskets on the oil cooler connected to the oil filter housing took a dive, and coolant is flowing freely. Decided to replace the entire unit assembly.

Ordered a new filter housing, and am in the middle of taking the intake manifold off, however the two lines underneath with spring clips are the bane of my existence. I cannot find any good tips/help on making the removal of these any easier nor more insightful and I need y'alls help.

I appreciate any info/links/videos if you have them.

(I've watched Kies video, and its the closest yet doesn't provide great info other than use a pick tool and dig around)

[lpaulodt]

It’s a pain in A$$ to get those removed.
Completely remove the DME if you haven’t done yet, it’s gonna give you more space go work. Take a deep breath, take you time and you will make it. Help from small hands also might help

[jav140i]

Originally Posted by PettyOccifer

Good afternoon y'all!

2016 340i, gaskets on the oil cooler connected to the oil filter housing took a dive, and coolant is flowing freely. Decided to replace the entire unit assembly.

Ordered a new filter housing, and am in the middle of taking the intake manifold off, however the two lines underneath with spring clips are the bane of my existence. I cannot find any good tips/help on making the removal of these any easier nor more insightful and I need y'alls help.

I appreciate any info/links/videos if you have them.

(I've watched Kies video, and its the closest yet doesn't provide great info other than use a pick tool and dig around)

You can see Kern417 vid but i used a pick tool

[PettyOccifer]

Y'all are awesome, I had seen Kern's videos and didn't realize he did it in another video, thank you!

[B58 _gran_coupe_]

Man I watched Kevin's video and it looks a real pain so I hope mine doesn't fail any time soon.

Way more involved than a turbo swap and no unicorns at the end of it.

[PettyOccifer]

Originally Posted by B58 _gran_coupe_

Man I watched Kevin's video and it looks a real pain so I hope mine doesn't fail any time soon.

Way more involved than a turbo swap and no unicorns at the end of it.

My brother, I would rather bare hand a turbo after track day than do any of this jazz, but if you do the youtuber mentioned above is a huge help!