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Boot release badge/mechanism
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Boot release badge/mechanism
Whilst cleaning today I noticed that the chrome parts of the boot release handle/badge is showing signs of corrosion/blistering, I don't believe it's an expensive part but is it an easy fit for someone like myself who doesn't like to get their hands dirty?
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Dunno like, Id think it is going to be expensive knowing BMW!!!!
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Are you sure its not the actual emblem thats rusting and not the plate behind it. I believe the emblem is just stuck onto the mechanism handle.
Mark
Plymouth
E89
35i
Carmine Red
Black leather
Plymouth
E89
35i
Carmine Red
Black leather
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From memory it's bolted on from the inside.
All it does is operate a micro switch, nothing fancy.
Yes poor, the chrome blisters as the alloy corrodes underneath.
Quality car you see.
All it does is operate a micro switch, nothing fancy.
Yes poor, the chrome blisters as the alloy corrodes underneath.
Quality car you see.
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This is the BMW part number for the badge 51147200474
Mark
Plymouth
E89
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Carmine Red
Black leather
Plymouth
E89
35i
Carmine Red
Black leather
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Thanks peeps, wasn't expecting £65 though, typical BMW
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It's in multiple pieces, and knowing BMW, none will be cheap!
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I just purchased a 16 plate E89 from BMW in January they were trying to convince me the badge had been scratched causing the corrosion
I suggested it was the alloy coroding pushing the chrome off
It got replaced under warranty
I suggested it was the alloy coroding pushing the chrome off
It got replaced under warranty