i have a 2001 bmw 525i. i need to replace the emblem on the hood but i cant see the backing of the emblem. there seems to be a metal plate welded to the underside of the hood that blocks access to the backing of the emblem. this plate is an original part to the car. not sure why it was built that way seeing as the emblems need to be replaced every few years. what can i do?
2007-07-07 23:15:50 · 3 answers · asked by rob b 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ BMW
Your hood emblem (called the Roundel) is actually made of plastic plated silver to look like metal.
To remove it, you'll need a clean rag or towel. A flat blade screwdriver, preferably made of plastic...
Click on this link and look at page 4.
http://www.bavauto.com/newsletter/2004_n304_newsletter.pdf
2007-07-09 17:49:33 · answer #1 · answered by Snowie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It used to be that the hood emblem and trunk lid emblems were held in place by thick plastic inserts (or dubels). Try very carefully with a not so sharp screw driver if you can pry the emblem out a little bit. Be very carefull that you use tape or something soft against which you can pry the emblems outward but parallel to the backing. Take lots of time until you see how they were originally installed. The front and rear emblems are not identical.
2007-07-08 17:40:54 · answer #2 · answered by Phillip S 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ask the auto part shop to change it for you.
if not,u pls go to the dealers,they have a vacuum sucker to pull it and replace for you.
it wont cost much.
2007-07-08 08:33:08 · answer #3 · answered by george.m 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋