lower grill inserts...help

TheKuz · 06-19-2011, 02:23 PM

I got my car used and the lower grill inserts are missing where the intercoolers are. I bought some online but am having trouble getting them in. Is it necessary for me to take off the front bumper or is there a trick to it?

Rotorocious · 06-19-2011, 02:26 PM

You have to take the bumper off. There's 4 tabs on them and don't think you could get it with bumper on.
Might as well paint them now if you were thinking about it.

TheKuz · 06-19-2011, 02:38 PM

crap...any write ups on bumper removal?

Rotorocious · 06-19-2011, 02:40 PM

A few. It's pretty easy. search the diy section.
I can have mine off in less than 30 minutes

Bme30 · 06-19-2011, 03:07 PM

I took and put a new one on and off without removing anything.
you need a couple of hook tools, one to push the tab down and the other to pull from behind, it took me 5min at most to remove and replace the center one!

s2k_335i · 06-19-2011, 03:56 PM

Remove the air duct and use your finger to push the tab out. That should take care of the grill.

06-19-2011, 02:23 PM	#1
TheKuz Private 50 Rep 90 Posts Drives: 2021 BMW M4 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	lower grill inserts...help I got my car used and the lower grill inserts are missing where the intercoolers are. I bought some online but am having trouble getting them in. Is it necessary for me to take off the front bumper or is there a trick to it?
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Rotorocious Lieutenant Colonel 106 Rep 1,520 Posts Drives: 335xi Join Date: May 2010 Location: Colorado iTrader: (3)	You have to take the bumper off. There's 4 tabs on them and don't think you could get it with bumper on. Might as well paint them now if you were thinking about it.
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TheKuz Private 50 Rep 90 Posts Drives: 2021 BMW M4 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	crap...any write ups on bumper removal?
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06-19-2011, 02:40 PM	#4
Rotorocious Lieutenant Colonel 106 Rep 1,520 Posts Drives: 335xi Join Date: May 2010 Location: Colorado iTrader: (3)	A few. It's pretty easy. search the diy section. I can have mine off in less than 30 minutes
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Bme30 Major 91 Rep 1,039 Posts Drives: 335i coupe Join Date: May 2010 Location: 'Merika' iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	I took and put a new one on and off without removing anything. you need a couple of hook tools, one to push the tab down and the other to pull from behind, it took me 5min at most to remove and replace the center one!
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06-19-2011, 03:56 PM	#6
s2k_335i This is it!! 18 Rep 672 Posts Drives: FBO 335i without meth Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Land of Freedom iTrader: (1)	Remove the air duct and use your finger to push the tab out. That should take care of the grill. __________________ DFW, TX. Current: 08' Cayenne GTS, 14' Boxster S, 12' CBR 1000', 04' Bayliner 2556 Sold: 2010 A4, 2008 335i, 2007 335i, 2006 M3, 2006 S2000, 1990 NSX, 1991 300zx, 1992 Supra, 1996 Prelude, 1981 CRX, 1980 Mustang.
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