328i removing MAP/TMAP sensors

mobproctor · 05-09-2015, 11:18 AM

Any tips on how to remove these sensors? They are on super tight.

Heel328 · 05-09-2015, 03:06 PM

Don't have my car - how are they attached .. or do you have a picture?

Brenanj1 · 05-09-2015, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by mobproctor

Any tips on how to remove these sensors? They are on super tight.

Flat head driver to lift up tabs... Also pull the grey locking pin out a click.

Thumper333 · 05-11-2015, 11:33 AM

Asked the same thing

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1122719

If that's the connector you are talking about, yes, the general consensus was to slide a flat head in from the rear.

Have not had a chance to do it yet as the car goes into the dealer Tuesday to try to get the Dinan Shockware installed (they stated they can not confirm it will work on a diesel as they never tested it, but see no reason why it wouldn't. LOL)

You just pull that little gray clip out until it clicks, like 1/4" then slip the flathead in to depress the latch, hopefully.

I should be installing my piggyback Wed after work, can report back then.

Thumper333 · 05-13-2015, 09:22 AM

Just did it last night.

Pull out the gray clip on top, it moves about 1/4" and clicks. Then slide a thin flathead into the lower section of the slot on the rear upper (right side of picture). There is flap you have to gently press UP to release the catch. It took me a few tries, in the end I got it by pushing the connector in (back towards the firewall) and then pulled it off. Like the catch has a little hook.

ramparts · 05-14-2015, 01:13 AM

Do you need to remove this to change the tyres ?

seahawk892 · 05-16-2015, 10:16 AM

I'm trying to unclip my connectors as well, and they appear to be different. Has anyone seen these?

Heel328 · 05-18-2015, 02:44 PM

That looks similar. Make sure the tab/lock is pulled out, then slide a small flathead screwdriver under the other side to help release it.

seahawk892 · 05-19-2015, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Heel328

That looks similar. Make sure the tab/lock is pulled out, then slide a small flathead screwdriver under the other side to help release it.

Thanks for responding.
Where is the tab/lock? I see a grey tab on the AFE instructions and in the picture another user captured above, but not on my setup.

Thumper333 · 05-19-2015, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by seahawk892

Thanks for responding.
Where is the tab/lock? I see a grey tab on the AFE instructions and in the picture another user captured above, but not on my setup.

You're tab is black where mine is grey. It is on the top center of your clip, it slides in and out like a slide whistle. Pull it out 1/4" it will click, then slide the screwdriver in under the flap and press up, then push/pull the housing smoothly out.

Bahn360Photo · 05-19-2015, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Brenanj1

Flat head driver to lift up tabs... Also pull the grey locking pin out a click.

+1 or i found it useful using an angled needlepoint tool

Thumper333 · 05-19-2015, 01:04 PM

Here, circled it for you.

bmwmvpstyle · 11-20-2024, 10:03 AM

Thumper333 Your advice helped, was able to do this in my M40i. thanks! It was a pain before I used a flathead tool

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05-11-2015, 11:33 AM	#4
Thumper333 Captain 300 Rep 693 Posts Drives: 2018 M240i X-Drive Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	Asked the same thing http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1122719 If that's the connector you are talking about, yes, the general consensus was to slide a flat head in from the rear. Have not had a chance to do it yet as the car goes into the dealer Tuesday to try to get the Dinan Shockware installed (they stated they can not confirm it will work on a diesel as they never tested it, but see no reason why it wouldn't. LOL) You just pull that little gray clip out until it clicks, like 1/4" then slip the flathead in to depress the latch, hopefully. I should be installing my piggyback Wed after work, can report back then. __________________ 2018 M240i X-Drive \| Sunset Orange Met 2015 328d X-Drive Touring M-Sport (Traded) 2015 Audi S4 Sepang Blue P+ \| DSG \| Tech Package \| Adaptive Suspension \| B&O 2015 Audi S3 Misano Red \| 19" Sport pack w/Mag Ride \| B&O 1983 Porsche 944 All stock
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05-13-2015, 09:22 AM	#5
Thumper333 Captain 300 Rep 693 Posts Drives: 2018 M240i X-Drive Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	Just did it last night. Pull out the gray clip on top, it moves about 1/4" and clicks. Then slide a thin flathead into the lower section of the slot on the rear upper (right side of picture). There is flap you have to gently press UP to release the catch. It took me a few tries, in the end I got it by pushing the connector in (back towards the firewall) and then pulled it off. Like the catch has a little hook. __________________ 2018 M240i X-Drive \| Sunset Orange Met 2015 328d X-Drive Touring M-Sport (Traded) 2015 Audi S4 Sepang Blue P+ \| DSG \| Tech Package \| Adaptive Suspension \| B&O 2015 Audi S3 Misano Red \| 19" Sport pack w/Mag Ride \| B&O 1983 Porsche 944 All stock
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05-14-2015, 01:13 AM	#6
ramparts Colonel 1222 Rep 2,289 Posts Drives: M40i Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Do you need to remove this to change the tyres ?
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seahawk892 New Member 2 Rep 7 Posts Drives: BMW 320i xDrive Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: DC iTrader: (0)	Different connectors I'm trying to unclip my connectors as well, and they appear to be different. Has anyone seen these? Attached Images
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05-18-2015, 02:44 PM	#8
Heel328 First Lieutenant 78 Rep 369 Posts Drives: 2013 328i 6MT Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Carolina iTrader: (0)	That looks similar. Make sure the tab/lock is pulled out, then slide a small flathead screwdriver under the other side to help release it. __________________ 2013 328i 6MT 1995 S6* 1993 S4* 1984 944* 1988 16V GTI*
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Thumper333 Captain 300 Rep 693 Posts Drives: 2018 M240i X-Drive Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	Here, circled it for you. Attached Images __________________ 2018 M240i X-Drive \| Sunset Orange Met 2015 328d X-Drive Touring M-Sport (Traded) 2015 Audi S4 Sepang Blue P+ \| DSG \| Tech Package \| Adaptive Suspension \| B&O 2015 Audi S3 Misano Red \| 19" Sport pack w/Mag Ride \| B&O 1983 Porsche 944 All stock
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11-20-2024, 10:03 AM	#13
bmwmvpstyle New Member 6 Rep 29 Posts Drives: 2021 X3 M40i Join Date: Jan 2024 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Thumper333 Your advice helped, was able to do this in my M40i. thanks! It was a pain before I used a flathead tool
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