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      09-29-2013, 06:06 PM   #1
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Help! E90 front top oem strut bar

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Anyone here know how to remove the oem strut bar for the e9X I removed the 2 bolts on each side and one from the middle of the firewall but can't seem to get it out still....

I have searched! For hours!

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Hey,


Anyone here know how to remove the oem strut bar for the e9x I removed the 2 bolts on each side and one from the middle of the firewall but can't seem to get it out still....

I have searched! For hours!

Thanks for your help! ( pics if needed can be provided)
Jack the car up to take load of center mounting punt and they pull out. The both ride on the center bolt.
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Jack the car up to take load of center mounting punt and they pull out. The both ride on the center bolt.


I got that bolt out and pulled on them and got nothing.. its in a super tight place too... I will try this again when I get some time to work on it..

Thank you!
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I got that bolt out and pulled on them and got nothing.. its in a super tight place too... I will try this again when I get some time to work on it..

Thank you!
you have to take cabin filter and cowl off to.
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I got that bolt out and pulled on them and got nothing.. its in a super tight place too... I will try this again when I get some time to work on it..

Thank you!
you have to take cabin filter and cowl off to.
Hmmm. I will look under the hood when I get home. Wish there was a diy!

Thanks!
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I got that bolt out and pulled on them and got nothing.. its in a super tight place too... I will try this again when I get some time to work on it..

Thank you!
you have to take cabin filter and cowl off to.
Can you elaborate on this? I'm stuck.

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Found a diy! Here it is if anyone needs it in the future!

http://www.billswebspace.com/335M3St...stallation.htm
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