what is knob inside the trunk lid

46m3csl · 10-18-2010, 02:05 PM

Its a 335i sedan and i just happened to pull this green handle looking thing in the trunk now its just hanging there, what is it for.

dreamingat30fps · 10-18-2010, 02:10 PM

It's an emergency release in case the mafia locks you in your own trunk. It's green because I believe it glows in the dark.

WingZeroX5 · 10-18-2010, 02:17 PM

it's in the manual i believe. Last month, i told my gf to lock me inside the truck and see if it works

haha it works!

46m3csl · 10-18-2010, 02:21 PM

lol got it, but know its all loose is that sup[pose to happen

2kaccordocoupe · 10-18-2010, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 46m3csl

lol got it, but know its all loose is that sup[pose to happen

It is held on with clips, you should be able to clip it back on - unless you broke the clips.

fdriller9 · 10-18-2010, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 46m3csl

lol got it, but know its all loose is that sup[pose to happen

Take a heat gun (hair dryer works too) and heat up the small pin it sits on. While applying heat, wedge a flathead screwdriver into the middle to separate the sides.

Mine kept falling too.

ChasVS · 10-18-2010, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 46m3csl

lol got it, but know its all loose is that sup[pose to happen

One time use I believe.

Bimmer84 · 10-18-2010, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by dreamingat30fps

It's an emergency release in case the mafia locks you in your own trunk.

That might just be the best answer I have EVER read to a post...

+1,000,000

SS e93 · 10-18-2010, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer84

That might just be the best answer I have EVER read to a post...

+1,000,000

its also probably the truest. I cant see any other reason why any car would need that other than someone being locked in the trunk.

Bimmer84 · 10-18-2010, 02:59 PM

Well I am 99% sure that is the reason for the emergency release pull tab, it's been featured in cars for awhile. I just liked the Mafia locking you inside reference.. pretty humorous... got me to LOL.

str8nm · 10-18-2010, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by cb1111

What is that book in that black folder that was in the car? Should I have read that or something? It has pictures of a BMW on the front and words and pictures on the inside. Is it important?

Hilarious answer!!!! Does anyone read the owner's manual anymore!!??!

Eights-n-Aces · 10-18-2010, 03:25 PM

I'm not sure you even need the manual for THAT question.

southlight · 10-18-2010, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 46m3csl

Its a 335i sedan and i just happened to pull this green handle looking thing in the trunk now its just hanging there, what is it for.

That's the manual release of the fuel filler flap. I also think it's one time use, so you might need to have it replaced or being looked at by your dealer.

Best regards,
south

cb1111 · 10-18-2010, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by southlight

That's the manual release of the fuel filler flap. I also think it's one time use, so you might need to have it replaced or being looked at by your dealer.

Best regards,
south

I'll take "Green handles for $400 Alex"

Sorry - your answer of "What is the manual fuel filler flap release?" is incorrect

cb1111 · 10-18-2010, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ChasVS

One time use I believe.

Right - now it won't work when the mafia does lock the OP in the trunk.

merlinfe · 10-18-2010, 05:44 PM

That handle glows in the dark to.

southlight · 10-18-2010, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by cb1111

I'll take "Green handles for $400 Alex"

Sorry - your answer of "What is the manual fuel filler flap release?" is incorrect

Pardon?

Best regards,
south

username604 · 10-18-2010, 06:13 PM

it does glow in the dark.. i've locked myself in my dad's trunk before (testing it out :P)

cb1111 · 10-18-2010, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by southlight

Pardon?

Best regards,
south

It is not the fuel flap release.

hipnotic · 10-18-2010, 08:51 PM

trunk release for emergency purposes

Jonny550 · 10-18-2010, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by WingZeroX5

it's in the manual i believe. Last month, i told my gf to lock me inside the truck and see if it works

haha it works!

i locked my little brother in their and told him to scare my brother in law when he gets to the house....

Yes he shat bricks lol.

southlight · 10-19-2010, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by cb1111

It is not the fuel flap release.

Now that's a useful post!

Thanks for correcting me.

Best regards,
south

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46m3csl Captain 121 Rep 774 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rowland Heights iTrader: (0)	what is knob inside the trunk lid Its a 335i sedan and i just happened to pull this green handle looking thing in the trunk now its just hanging there, what is it for.
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dreamingat30fps Lieutenant Colonel 5330 Rep 1,910 Posts Drives: Miata, Cayenne, Model 3, F350 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: South Florida & NC iTrader: (1)	It's an emergency release in case the mafia locks you in your own trunk. It's green because I believe it glows in the dark.
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username604 Colonel 124 Rep 2,554 Posts Drives: bmw Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: repair shop iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i [10.00]	it does glow in the dark.. i've locked myself in my dad's trunk before (testing it out :P)
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hipnotic Major General 149 Rep 6,604 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: So. Cal iTrader: (7) Garage List 2008 335i coupe [7.00]	trunk release for emergency purposes
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