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10-15-2002, 11:33 PM
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5th Gear Member
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Richmond Hill
Posts: 1,106
Car: MY04 325iT
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how to remove the front bumper
The front bumper is secured in three places, the front, the underneath edge and the rear edges :
1) - lever out the long black plastic trim strip that is on the right of the number plate and theshort one on the left of the number plate. Behind each of these you will find two nuts that need undoing using a 13mm socket.
2) - In each wheel arch at the front is a further screw that secures the bumper to the body, turn the steering wheel to full lock turning the wheel inwards for the side you wish to undo, e.g turn the wheel left to do the righthand side.
3) - Underneath the bumper at both ends is a triangle shaped piece of plastic held on by 3 screws that needs releasing from the front edge of the bumper.
Once these have all been done carefully pull the bumper forwards until its free. WARNING If the bumper painted do not put it down on concrete or gravel as it will take the paint off so either put it on some grass or onto cardboard
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01-05-2008, 05:48 PM
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"Mint"
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Toronto
Posts: 4,401
Car: '98 328is + '93 525i
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What if you got fog lights? Pull them out and disconnect?
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1998 BMW 328is - summer
1992 Ford E250 Sportsmobile - daily
1993 BMW 525i - sold
1994 BMW 325i - sold
1992 BMW 325i - gone
1988 Mercedes Benz 190E 2.3-8V - sold
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01-05-2008, 07:00 PM
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op sucks cock
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: T.
Posts: 17,933
Car: E46 M3, YZF-R6
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just disconnect the wire, there's no reason to remove them.
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02-06-2008, 08:46 PM
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6th Gear Newbie
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: North York
Posts: 602
Car: 2012 135i
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Sounds easy from the steps you listed.....is it as easy as it sounds for someone with little experience?
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02-07-2008, 04:11 PM
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"Mint"
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Toronto
Posts: 4,401
Car: '98 328is + '93 525i
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Quote:
Originally Posted by propr'one
just disconnect the wire, there's no reason to remove them.
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How can you disconnect the wire without first pulling them out?
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1998 BMW 328is - summer
1992 Ford E250 Sportsmobile - daily
1993 BMW 525i - sold
1994 BMW 325i - sold
1992 BMW 325i - gone
1988 Mercedes Benz 190E 2.3-8V - sold
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02-07-2008, 10:56 PM
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3rd Gear Member
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Boston
Posts: 507
Car: 1993 325is
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putting it back on?
is it just as easy to put it back on? sounds stupid but i always heard that it takes experience to put it back on so it looks right, i just cant figure out why that would be as it seems straight forward. what about new bumpers?
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02-09-2008, 01:12 PM
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6th Gear Newbie
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: North York
Posts: 602
Car: 2012 135i
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mickey Knox
is it just as easy to put it back on? sounds stupid but i always heard that it takes experience to put it back on so it looks right, i just cant figure out why that would be as it seems straight forward. what about new bumpers?
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Anyone know the answer?
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- 2013 328i xDrive 
- 2012 135i *retired*
- 2012 128i *retired
- 1998 318 is *retired*
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02-13-2008, 07:07 PM
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2nd Gear Member
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Markham, Ontario
Posts: 73
Car: Cayenne and 911
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Below the bumper, there are triangle brackets at each end of the bumper which you can easily remove. Once removed, you will have access to the back of the fog lamps which you can easily disconnect the cable.
When assembling the bumper, the bumper will merely slide into the bumper mounts. You'll see the mounts at each end of the fender. When you slide the bumper in, tighten the bolts situated at the front of the bumper snug where you can easily move and align the bumper until you're satisfied with the position. Once you're satisfied, tighten he bolts. You can then proceed to plug in the fogs and assemble the triangle bracket beneath the bumper. Hope that helps!
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10-11-2008, 08:18 PM
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2nd Gear Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Ottawa
Posts: 103
Car: E36 M3/ E46 M3 ZCP
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I can tell you that after you remove the front bumper it will never be tight again unless you use new hardware.
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02-03-2009, 10:47 PM
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2nd Gear Member
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 72
Car: 98 M3, 04 330CI
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removing front bumper
the fastest way is to let your son drive the car into a snow bank - this works best if he carries some speed into a turn and approaches the bank from an angle - if possible the snow bank should be solid ice, otherwise hand removal will be required to complete the work.
Used parts are available at a premium
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02-11-2009, 01:13 AM
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2nd Gear Member
Join Date: May 2008
Location: At home.
Posts: 237
Car: 2004 e46
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Hahaha, Sadly I feel Davis speaks from experience.
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02-20-2009, 02:44 PM
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94 318is
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Waterloo, Canada
Posts: 408
Car: 1994 BMW 318is
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Davis
the fastest way is to let your son drive the car into a snow bank - this works best if he carries some speed into a turn and approaches the bank from an angle - if possible the snow bank should be solid ice, otherwise hand removal will be required to complete the work.
Used parts are available at a premium
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For a second I thought you were my father.
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02-20-2009, 10:07 PM
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2nd Gear Member
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 72
Car: 98 M3, 04 330CI
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OH NO - not another son!!!
sorry --- no more low mileage Ti"s , in beautiful condition left to wreck - NOT WHAT??? - OK - there are lots of 3i8's left - I'll buy one tomorrow - go nuts!!
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03-31-2010, 11:49 AM
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Captain Chaos
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Mississauga
Posts: 1,080
Car: 2003 M3
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Anyone know of a more in-depth DIY for taking off the stock bumper and replacing it with a M3 one? I'd prefer one with more pictures if possible. I don't want to get halfway through it and then get stuck. lol
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