E89 Red Start Button = +20hp!

NoQuarter

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Put in a red start button today. See below for pictorial...

This is a $7 one from AliExpress. I am sure these are that same ones selling for much more from our favorite vendors. Safer to buy it from a trusted vendor in case of problems and timely support but these work well.

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Paint can removal tool is my favorite trim tool of all time. This panel has 4 posts. Top left and right, and bottom left and right. Hook the top and pull it free
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T20 bit
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This pic I am showing the 4 posts location on the trim panel and the of set screws you need to remove. One on each side of the CD player.
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There are more screws along the glove box but I only removed the first one
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fmorelli

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Love your write-ups with Z4 Disassembly for Dummies! Excellent! How about an Aliexpress linky?

Filippo
 

fmorelli

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lol screw that, I'll just throw you one. Besides I need to still get this stereo back together and do some audio tuning with you. Just still fighting my car on hardware and some tuning.

Filippo
 

Romer

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Nice install and very helpful instructions on how to get the dash apart. That isnt always easy to figure out in different vehicle
 

denisdenise

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Please confirm that on a 2011 Z4 E89, there is no possibility of changing this button without taking out the dash . Thank you .
 

NoQuarter

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Only way to pull out that switch is to squeeze the tabs in the back so it can pull free of the hole.