Fasteners for F30 mudflaps

[JamesRR]

Does anyone know how to remove the pictured fasteners to allow the fitment of mudflaps? This is the front wheel well of an F30.

[miniman]

Looks like the fixings are these or similar:

https://www.vehicleclips.co.uk/bmw-5mm-plastic-riv...

So I would imagine drill them out and replace.

[JamesRR]

Thanks. I presume you fit those with a pop riveting tool?

[Scrump]

No special tool required. Once it is inserted into the correct size hole then the thin centre rod is just pushed in (May require a bit of a tap) and this spreads out the main fitting so it tightens in the hole.

[JamesRR]

Ah, handy. Thanks very much

[helix402]

Scrump said:

No special tool required. Once it is inserted into the correct size hole then the thin centre rod is just pushed in (May require a bit of a tap) and this spreads out the main fitting so it tightens in the hole.

This. It’s wise to buy some new ones too in case you lose the old centres.