when installing a windscreen, how do you re-use the rubber grommet? I have a 2001 f4i.

do they just pop out? I dont want to break it and i was wondering if there is a secret to getting them out so i can re-use them

any help would be appreciated.

thanks...

 

they are a pain in the ***. You gotta just pull them out without ripping them, and then put them back in. After the 1st 2 you'll have it down and it will go smoother.

 

Thanks . .I got them all out and I am having a hard time gettng them back in on the new screen. Any tips? (Push down from the top, or pull up from underneath. . . . Possibly shave down the ring a little bit???)

 

maybe try w/ flat screwdriver

 

use a twisting motion

 

I used a small allen wrench. Just put in one side first and then squeeze the rest in.

 

i found a pick....something like a dentist would use....this worked great by just going around in a circle, one bit at a time...pulling/pushing the big end through...

Thanks for the help