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Originally Posted by imdownunder
Please post back when you figure this out. I assumed they would have to be installed from underneath, but I ran out of time to test the theory. Installing them from above might be possible with hose pliers?
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To remove the vent pipe you don't need to get under the car.
I got recommendation from bmwtechitian
https://bmwtechnician.com/2015/11/14...-care-package/ (in the comments) so I went and got 20" screwdriver (
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002RI8MI/) and after 10 min trying to figure-out how to get there, it worked as described.
You can stuck work light and then you can actually see end for the pipe. You need to break off two peaces, outside one is easy, inside one is somewhat more tricky. After you break them off, to pull pipe out, I slipped a fishing line on the end and used it to pull. When you put pipe back, use the same screwdriver to push it in until you can hear a click. I had to loosen a track with spark plug wires (not sure of exact name) but not remove it, to insert new pipe in.
Vadim.
PS: if you have an issue with vent pipes only, dealer should change it for free, see
https://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sh....php?p=9463502