Dave McDonald Posted November 15, 2023 Report Share Posted November 15, 2023 Does anyone know of a source for the special 5 sided “hex” key required to remove the radio security screws on a 1998 E36 BMW Z3? Dave McD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie D Posted November 15, 2023 Report Share Posted November 15, 2023 Screwfix do a kit of 20 different keys, but I don't know if one of them would suit you. (They do mention BMW) Go to screwfix site and search "silverline-radio-removal-kit-20-pack". Charlie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave McDonald Posted November 15, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2023 Thanks Charlie, I’ve seen that but not clear what kit contents are. I’ll visit Screwfix today and see if the big I need is included. Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Vincent Posted November 15, 2023 Report Share Posted November 15, 2023 12 hours ago, Dave McDonald said: Does anyone know of a source for the special 5 sided “hex” key required to remove the radio security screws on a 1998 E36 BMW Z3? Dave McD How big is the screw? Apple phones use a very small five sided screw in the base so any iphone phone repair kit contains the necessary tool to fit it. Rgds Ian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave McDonald Posted November 15, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2023 Thanks for that Ian, I’ve spoken to a non franchise BMW garage that I use in Worksop today. They didn’t even know about a 5 sided tool, they just use a very small traditional Allen key or torx to successfully remove them. A similar tale from a BMW dismantler in Sheffield today also. I’ll give that a go tomorrow with my fingers crossed. Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Colin Symonds Posted November 16, 2023 Report Share Posted November 16, 2023 15 hours ago, Dave McDonald said: Thanks for that Ian, I’ve spoken to a non franchise BMW garage that I use in Worksop today. They didn’t even know about a 5 sided tool, they just use a very small traditional Allen key or torx to successfully remove them. A similar tale from a BMW dismantler in Sheffield today also. I’ll give that a go tomorrow with my fingers crossed. Dave Yes I just use a torx of similar size to remove them on my Z3M. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Collins Posted November 16, 2023 Report Share Posted November 16, 2023 Jaguar use a five spline torx fastener on the steering lock I'll see if I can find mine and let you know the make. Mike. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Collins Posted November 16, 2023 Report Share Posted November 16, 2023 5 spline torx bit set is by Neilsen, I can't remember where I bought them but I must have found them on line and I would not have paid a lot for them. Try ebay £10.99 Mike. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave McDonald Posted November 21, 2023 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2023 Correct 5 point torx bits found on eBay, £7.54 for set of 7, delivered today. T10 size fits perfectly so Z3 radio can be replaced. Dave McD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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