Engine Cover Removal HELP!

Audioholics · 06-10-2017, 11:26 AM

Hey guys;

I feel stupid asking this, but how do you remove the plastic engine cover of the M235i? I just got a JB+ and wanted to install it. In order to get to the TMAP sensor I believe the engine cover has to be removed.

I did a YT search on BMW engine cover removal and it showed the cover is screwed on. My engine cover has no screws. I tried to pull it off but it's on tight.

Any help, illustrations, etc would be appreciated.

2016F22xD · 06-10-2017, 11:30 AM

Just pull it straight up

BEM-S4 · 06-10-2017, 12:03 PM

Start at the front. Do you happen to have speakers at home with removable grilles? If you do pop one off and look at it. There's a hole with a rubber ball that pressure fits in. The engine cover is the exact same thing just slightly beefier.

redmoe · 06-10-2017, 04:04 PM

Wait you should not need to remove the engine cover on the m235i for the jb+ the sensor is on the drivers side and totally exposed.

redmoe · 06-10-2017, 04:06 PM

Drivers side middle there is the throttle body just below is the sensor you want. I used a panel clip tool to release the clip from the front as the release tab is very small.

redmoe · 06-10-2017, 04:08 PM

Instructions are located here http://www.burgertuning.com/f_series...all_tuner.html

Audioholics · 06-10-2017, 04:15 PM

Thanks Guys. Got it off.

Is the TMAP sensor the top one by the Y-cable?

Audioholics · 06-10-2017, 04:55 PM

OR is it this sensor? Wish I had a diagram or something :/

Audioholics · 06-10-2017, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by redmoe

Wait you should not need to remove the engine cover on the m235i for the jb+ the sensor is on the drivers side and totally exposed.

The diagram on Burger instructions looks different than what I see in my engine bay. I will put the cover back on and see if I can see the sensor you're describing.

redmoe · 06-10-2017, 07:55 PM

Neither, I will try to send you a pic it is below the throttle shown in your first pic on the charge pipe. You do not need to take the engine cover off to assess it.

redmoe · 06-10-2017, 07:56 PM

Wait sorry it looks like you have it int the second pic just at a different angle

redmoe · 06-10-2017, 08:00 PM

sensor is in the middle of the pic

redmoe · 06-10-2017, 08:05 PM

Like I said previously it may be easier to use a tool under the tab closest to the sensor rather that trying to press in the release tab on the back of the connector.

Audioholics · 06-10-2017, 08:18 PM

Thanks for confirming the sensor in my 2nd pic. I can't get the damn connector off, even with a small screw driver. I have a friend that's an Audi mechanic. Maybe he has a tool for this.

redmoe · 06-10-2017, 08:29 PM

are you sliding the screw driver under the clip at the front of the connector (sensor side not the back where the wire come out)? A small flat head under the clip and the wiggle the connector out. Make sure to leave the screwdriver under the clip while removing it.

redmoe · 06-10-2017, 08:37 PM

this is where you want to slide a flat tool into

Audioholics · 06-10-2017, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by redmoe

this is where you want to slide a flat tool into

Thanks Redmoe I will try again tomorrow when there is daylight.

BTW I snapped the engine cover back on. Is it normal that the front right side has a little play in it if u lift it lightly with your fingers? I didn't test how it felt prior to removing it. I'm fairly certain all 4 pegs are back in place.

redmoe · 06-10-2017, 09:07 PM

Mine has some play as well. Good luck tomorrow you should be able to get it with a small flat blade. Make sure you get a solid click when you mate the connectors.

jmwilson125 · 06-13-2017, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Audioholics

Thanks Redmoe I will try again tomorrow when there is daylight.

BTW I snapped the engine cover back on. Is it normal that the front right side has a little play in it if u lift it lightly with your fingers? I didn't test how it felt prior to removing it. I'm fairly certain all 4 pegs are back in place.

Sometimes the rubber grommets will push though the engine Conner and not start on the ball correctly. You can pop them back into place though.

I always had a hard time getting the connection around the big rubber ring as well.

Audioholics · 06-19-2017, 08:58 PM

Guys, I was finally able to get that damn connector off to install the JB+ installed today. Took it for a test drive and it does seem to give a nice little boost. I'm sure as the car adapts I will feel it even more. Nice relatively easy mod and now my M235i is faster than a stock M240i

redmoe · 06-19-2017, 09:15 PM

Awesome have fun with it

Audioholics · 06-19-2017, 11:05 PM

Thanks Redmoe.

So just for clarity,

JB+ Factory setting +3PSI product produces:
wHP: +35
wTQ: +45

If you want to translate this to engine HP and TQ increases do you add 15%?

SO a stock M235i:
HP: 320 -----> 360 w JB+
TQ: 330 ----> 380 w JB+

Is this correct?

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Audioholics Private 21 Rep 87 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	Engine Cover Removal HELP! Hey guys; I feel stupid asking this, but how do you remove the plastic engine cover of the M235i? I just got a JB+ and wanted to install it. In order to get to the TMAP sensor I believe the engine cover has to be removed. I did a YT search on BMW engine cover removal and it showed the cover is screwed on. My engine cover has no screws. I tried to pull it off but it's on tight. Any help, illustrations, etc would be appreciated.
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redmoe Private 10 Rep 67 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: May 2017 Location: AZ iTrader: (0)	Wait you should not need to remove the engine cover on the m235i for the jb+ the sensor is on the drivers side and totally exposed.
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redmoe Private 10 Rep 67 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: May 2017 Location: AZ iTrader: (0)	Drivers side middle there is the throttle body just below is the sensor you want. I used a panel clip tool to release the clip from the front as the release tab is very small.
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Audioholics Private 21 Rep 87 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	Thanks Guys. Got it off. Is the TMAP sensor the top one by the Y-cable? Attached Images
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redmoe Private 10 Rep 67 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: May 2017 Location: AZ iTrader: (0)	Neither, I will try to send you a pic it is below the throttle shown in your first pic on the charge pipe. You do not need to take the engine cover off to assess it.
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redmoe Private 10 Rep 67 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: May 2017 Location: AZ iTrader: (0)	Wait sorry it looks like you have it int the second pic just at a different angle
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redmoe Private 10 Rep 67 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: May 2017 Location: AZ iTrader: (0)	Like I said previously it may be easier to use a tool under the tab closest to the sensor rather that trying to press in the release tab on the back of the connector.
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Audioholics Private 21 Rep 87 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	Thanks for confirming the sensor in my 2nd pic. I can't get the damn connector off, even with a small screw driver. I have a friend that's an Audi mechanic. Maybe he has a tool for this.
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redmoe Private 10 Rep 67 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: May 2017 Location: AZ iTrader: (0)	are you sliding the screw driver under the clip at the front of the connector (sensor side not the back where the wire come out)? A small flat head under the clip and the wiggle the connector out. Make sure to leave the screwdriver under the clip while removing it. Last edited by redmoe; 06-10-2017 at 08:39 PM..
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06-10-2017, 09:07 PM	#18
redmoe Private 10 Rep 67 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: May 2017 Location: AZ iTrader: (0)	Mine has some play as well. Good luck tomorrow you should be able to get it with a small flat blade. Make sure you get a solid click when you mate the connectors.
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Audioholics Private 21 Rep 87 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	Guys, I was finally able to get that damn connector off to install the JB+ installed today. Took it for a test drive and it does seem to give a nice little boost. I'm sure as the car adapts I will feel it even more. Nice relatively easy mod and now my M235i is faster than a stock M240i Attached Images Last edited by Audioholics; 06-19-2017 at 09:03 PM..
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redmoe Private 10 Rep 67 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: May 2017 Location: AZ iTrader: (0)	Awesome have fun with it
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Audioholics Private 21 Rep 87 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	Thanks Redmoe. So just for clarity, JB+ Factory setting +3PSI product produces: wHP: +35 wTQ: +45 If you want to translate this to engine HP and TQ increases do you add 15%? SO a stock M235i: HP: 320 -----> 360 w JB+ TQ: 330 ----> 380 w JB+ Is this correct?
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