Door Speaker Cover / grille
I was wondering if anyone can help me with a speaker grille replacement for my 2010 Cooper S. I recently had a window replaced and the person installing the window did not remove the door panel properly and broke the clips on the speaker cover. He attempted to glue it back in place and later it fell off while I was driving.
I'll try to upload a photo of the grille later on in case there is something that can be done to salvage the broken one. Does anyone know where to find a replacement grille? I have seen the older ones online but not the 2nd gen ones. Thanks. |
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Originally Posted by clearwaterblue
(Post 3430997)
Does anyone know where to find a replacement grille?
RealOEM --> R56 Cooper S --> Vehicle Trim --> Door Trim Panel / Lateral Trim Panel: * http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?...77&hg=51&fg=50 - Erik |
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Thanks bluefox280 - Great site - I didn't know it existed. I'll do that! :-)
Here are the pictures.... |
Arent those sonice welded to the panel? Clipped in? the list for #28 lists a screw but thats for the panel itself and not the speaker cover.
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I believe those were sonic welded, Pull the panel off (remove securing tab under the handle and handle trim. Then the panel yanks off) If they were sonic welded as the "c-trim" is you will have to glue them back. If they are metal clipped, then you can purchase a replacement. That trim piece comes off with the door panel during removal so it may be sonic welded. Only way to double check is to remove the panel and see whats behind the fitment area.
Not taking away from what bluefox posted, a lot of the trim pieces in the door panel are offered for purchase individually but they will need to be "reconfigured" to fit exmp. door c trim pieces. |
Cool thanks - I'll try to remove the panel when I have some time this weekend
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Originally Posted by Bigprfed22
(Post 3431039)
I believe those were sonic welded, Pull the panel off (remove securing tab under the handle and handle trim. Then the panel yanks off) If they were sonic welded as the "c-trim" is you will have to glue them back. If they are metal clipped, then you can purchase a replacement. That trim piece comes off with the door panel during removal so it may be sonic welded. Only way to double check is to remove the panel and see whats behind the fitment area.
Originally Posted by Bigprfed22
(Post 3431039)
Not taking away from what bluefox posted, a lot of the trim pieces in the door panel are offered for purchase individually but they will need to be "reconfigured" to fit exmp. door c trim pieces.
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They are welded a new grille is over $40 I have been driving around without mine
for over a year. |
Have you both tried using a two part epoxy to "weld" the covers back on? Is "sonic welding" using plastic tabs that are melted on the opposite side? If so my 2000 BMW Z3 uses the same procedure for some underdash panels. One of mine broke, and my dad came up with the idea of using an old soldering iron to "re-weld" the plastic tabs. It's worked great for over 2 years now.
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It seemed like that plastic that never glues well.
But I will try it coming up. |
Yes it looks like it is melted but it is actually done with massive vibrations:thumbsup:
Originally Posted by amancuso
(Post 3431560)
Have you both tried using a two part epoxy to "weld" the covers back on? Is "sonic welding" using plastic tabs that are melted on the opposite side? If so my 2000 BMW Z3 uses the same procedure for some underdash panels. One of mine broke, and my dad came up with the idea of using an old soldering iron to "re-weld" the plastic tabs. It's worked great for over 2 years now.
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Clearwaterblue, did you end up replacing it yourself? A full container of windshield wiper fluid came down on my speaker cover the other day and cracked it in half. I was surprised that the replacement only cost $35 online so I want to fix it
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Sorry it took me so long to reply to this. I meant to respond but forgot. I took my mini in for service last week and while I was there I told them about the speaker cover and they replaced it for free :)
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No way! My dealer quoted me $200:no:
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Really? Wow! I just took it in for normal service and told them what happened. When I picked it up, it was just like new. The service report shows the speaker replacement and says warranty beside it.
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:sly: bummer, I guess they don't like me as much as I thought!
Might have to pull the panel off and do it myself one of these days even though the spice orange loaner they gave me is really giving me the itch for a spice orange jcw... |
Goes to show,some dealers are better than others and are willing to do a good willl fix. Un.
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grill removal
Originally Posted by clearwaterblue
(Post 3431032)
Thanks bluefox280 - Great site - I didn't know it existed. I'll do that! :-)
Here are the pictures.... |
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I replaced mine the dealer has been offering best friend price on parts.
It was twenty something dollars I forget. It has clips you can just pop it in does not need to be welded. |
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