BMW Final Stage Unit

2000 BMW 528
80,000 MILES • 6 CYL • MANUAL
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LUBOLINK
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what kind of screws are holding the final stage unit in place? 2000 BMW 528i. Are they torque,alanhead,hex-type?

I can't tell even with a magnifying glass. Your info that a tab or ear holds the peice was helpful, but it is obviously held in with some type of fastner in a diagonal fashion.

Thanks again,

Ed Lubowiecki
Jan 10, 2011 at 12:13 AM
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DOCHAGERTY
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E39 might have a T25 Torx fastener holding them in, but the factory did not install it, although there is a place for one. Sometimes a bit of force is needed, I usually leave the wiring harness connected, pry the tab over, and YANK on the wiring, and out she comes.
Jan 10, 2011 at 12:33 AM
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