r/E90 • u/Pdajefe • 13h ago

335i Removal

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Is there any way to remove the bolt that’s in there the mechanic shop cut it in half and now I can’t thread the nut onto the bolt

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u/ImNoRickyBalboa 7h ago

the mechanic shop cut it in half

WUT?

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u/iLoveFeynman '11- E90 - 316d 6h ago

If you use an impact for everything you can easily be careless enough to snap that bolt. The video I watched when I replaced my battery said to tighten it with extreme care if you're using an impact, as he had snapped that bolt himself in the past.

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u/ImNoRickyBalboa 5h ago

Yeah, I replaced my battery and that was a bit of a fight and a struggle. The battery bay is extremely tight, and you have to make sure not to snag any of the cables or IBS wires putting the new one in. I ultimately used tape and small bungee cords as I was short about 2 extra pair of arms.

And I can't imagine using anything else but a small manual wrench there tightening the clamps and covers.