e92 Front Bumper Removal DIY

AU335 · 08-25-2007, 12:46 PM

Tools
1. 8mm Socket
2. T30 Torx Driver

Required Screws that hold the bumper on.

Step 1:
Remove 4 T30 Screws

Step 2:
Remove 7 8mm Screws under the bumper (You will have 9 screws if you dont have the Aero Lip)

Step 3:
Turn Wheels to the Left

Step 4:
Remove 5 8mm Screws in Right Fender Arc

Step 5:
Remove 2 8mm Screws in Left Fender Arc

Step 6:
Turn wheels to the Right

Step 7:
Remove 4 8mm Screws from Left Fender Arc

Step 8:
Remove 5 8mm Screws from Right Fender Arc

Step 9:
Remove Oil Cooler Backing

Step 10:
Pull back on Fender Lining and Use the tire to hold it back.

Step 11:
Remove 2 8mm Screws located behind the lining towards the top of the Right Fender Arc

Step 12:
Turn Wheels to the Left

Step 13:
Pull back fender lining of Left Fender Arc and use the tire to hold it back.

Step 14:
Remove 2 8mm Screws located behind the lining towards the top of the Left Fender Arc

Step 15:
Unclip Foglight housing cables from both right and left sides.

Step 16:
Unclip bumper and pull off .

Congrats!!! You have now removed your bumper.

picus · 08-25-2007, 04:01 PM

31 screws. Seriously, what the hell. Nice writeup.

RRGOO7 · 08-26-2007, 09:21 PM

nice writeup man but why did you remove the bumper?

yamazaho · 08-26-2007, 11:07 PM

Oh wow I haven't seen such DETAIL (WITH PICTURES) write ups for a while now.... awesome job bro!!!

Oh and you did not remove the bumper just for the write up right? If you did, that's a A LOTTA effort for such request man!!!

AU335 · 08-27-2007, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RRGOO7

nice writeup man but why did you remove the bumper?

I had to re-paint my lower mesh

Chesmu · 08-27-2007, 12:45 AM

THAT is an impressive DIY write-up

Zeiss · 08-27-2007, 12:47 AM

Nice work mate.
Pin this bad boy!

AKbmw · 08-27-2007, 01:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AU335

I had to re-paint my lower mesh

..why was it chipping?
how did you paint it?

LOLrance · 08-27-2007, 04:19 AM

Thanks for the writeup! Didnt see it till now. I plan on removing my bumper and painting the mesh as well.

Fartpimpson · 08-27-2007, 05:00 AM

DrewKo · 08-27-2007, 08:30 AM

Wow man...but you forgot to include the 2 buds in the instructions.

AU335 · 08-27-2007, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrewKo

Wow man...but you forgot to include the 2 buds in the instructions.

oops... Yeah dont forget about those! The buds are crucial to the project.

Spool · 08-28-2007, 04:08 PM

WTF? That's a lot of screws to undo...

Nice write up man, the most detailed, step by step DIY i've ever seen.

e92phreak · 08-28-2007, 04:21 PM

Very nicely detailed! Thanks for the writeup.

txusa03 · 08-29-2007, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AU335

oops... Yeah dont forget about those! The buds are crucial to the project.

nice work, but at which step to you drink the buds

and how many buds do you recommend

AU335 · 08-29-2007, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by txusa03

nice work, but at which step to you drink the buds

and how many buds do you recommend

I recommend drinking as many buds as you can during step 11, because those 2 top screws can be a bitch, especially if you have big hands

graham999au · 08-31-2007, 03:04 AM

Fantastic writeup, thanks!
Is it possible to remove just the left or right kidney grill, or the middle lower mesh without removing the whole bumper? I'm trying to install a radar detector unit behind there somewhere!

AU335 · 08-31-2007, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by graham999au

Fantastic writeup, thanks!
Is it possible to remove just the left or right kidney grill, or the middle lower mesh without removing the whole bumper? I'm trying to install a radar detector unit behind there somewhere!

Thanks man,

Yes, you can remove both kidney grilles and the middle lower mesh without taking the bumper off.

The best way to take the middle mesh off is to tape up the bumper around where the middle mesh is - This will protect the paint from being scratched. Then unclip the mesh and bend/twist it in a way that will allow it to come through the middle. Just be patient and careful and it will come right out.

graham999au · 09-01-2007, 01:07 AM

Cool, and how do you remove the kidney grills?

Gen_E92 · 09-12-2007, 11:02 PM

The clip that hold the H3 bulbs down just fell into the headlight housing, so I'm thinking about removing the headlights to get it out. In order to do that I need to remove the front bumper first right?

NPDAN · 09-15-2007, 02:31 AM

I have a question? Do these lower mesh pieces clip in like the kidneys do? My reason for asking is if I dont give a crap about salvaging them I would opt to just cut them out and snap in new ones. Would this work?

AU335 · 09-16-2007, 05:32 PM

I would definitely advise against cutting them out, but thats up to you. Here is a picture of how the mesh clips in!!

08-25-2007, 12:46 PM	#1
AU335 Colonel 198 Rep 2,443 Posts Drives: 2007 e92 335i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Southeast iTrader: (7) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	e92 Front Bumper Removal DIY Tools 1. 8mm Socket 2. T30 Torx Driver Required Screws that hold the bumper on. Step 1: Remove 4 T30 Screws Step 2: Remove 7 8mm Screws under the bumper (You will have 9 screws if you dont have the Aero Lip) Step 3: Turn Wheels to the Left Step 4: Remove 5 8mm Screws in Right Fender Arc Step 5: Remove 2 8mm Screws in Left Fender Arc Step 6: Turn wheels to the Right Step 7: Remove 4 8mm Screws from Left Fender Arc Step 8: Remove 5 8mm Screws from Right Fender Arc Step 9: Remove Oil Cooler Backing Step 10: Pull back on Fender Lining and Use the tire to hold it back. Step 11: Remove 2 8mm Screws located behind the lining towards the top of the Right Fender Arc Step 12: Turn Wheels to the Left Step 13: Pull back fender lining of Left Fender Arc and use the tire to hold it back. Step 14: Remove 2 8mm Screws located behind the lining towards the top of the Left Fender Arc Step 15: Unclip Foglight housing cables from both right and left sides. Step 16: Unclip bumper and pull off . Congrats!!! You have now removed your bumper.
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08-25-2007, 04:01 PM	#2
picus Brigadier General 125 Rep 4,172 Posts Drives: e92 SG 335i Coupe Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (0)	31 screws. Seriously, what the hell. Nice writeup.
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08-26-2007, 09:21 PM	#3
RRGOO7 Colonel 376 Rep 2,451 Posts Drives: GTR Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Miami FL iTrader: (13)	nice writeup man but why did you remove the bumper?
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08-26-2007, 11:07 PM	#4
yamazaho Wang D.D.S. 188 Rep 7,054 Posts Drives: 14' WRX, 15' W205 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (11) Garage List 2006 325i [7.76]	Oh wow I haven't seen such DETAIL (WITH PICTURES) write ups for a while now.... awesome job bro!!! Oh and you did not remove the bumper just for the write up right? If you did, that's a A LOTTA effort for such request man!!! __________________ Official Houston Chat Thread
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08-27-2007, 12:45 AM	#6
Chesmu Brigadier General 94 Rep 3,011 Posts Drives: 2013 X6 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Phoenix,AZ iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	THAT is an impressive DIY write-up __________________ "Teach the ignorant. Ignore the stupid."
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08-27-2007, 12:47 AM	#7
Zeiss Lieutenant Colonel 346 Rep 1,864 Posts Drives: Bicycle Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	Nice work mate. Pin this bad boy! Last edited by Zeiss; 08-27-2007 at 01:22 AM..
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08-27-2007, 04:19 AM	#9
LOLrance The Law. 310 Rep 14,282 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SF / OC iTrader: (17)	Thanks for the writeup! Didnt see it till now. I plan on removing my bumper and painting the mesh as well. __________________
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08-27-2007, 08:30 AM	#11
DrewKo Lieutenant Colonel 46 Rep 1,568 Posts Drives: 335i Montego Blue Saddle Brown Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	Wow man...but you forgot to include the 2 buds in the instructions.
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08-28-2007, 04:08 PM	#13
Spool ****** 589 Rep 6,169 Posts Drives: A few Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: DC Metro iTrader: (24)	WTF? That's a lot of screws to undo... Nice write up man, the most detailed, step by step DIY i've ever seen. __________________ MKIV 6spd 1000hp Club
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08-28-2007, 04:21 PM	#14
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08-31-2007, 03:04 AM	#17
graham999au Private First Class 18 Rep 161 Posts Drives: E92 335i Coupe Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Fantastic writeup, thanks! Is it possible to remove just the left or right kidney grill, or the middle lower mesh without removing the whole bumper? I'm trying to install a radar detector unit behind there somewhere! __________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________ 2011 E92 335i M Sport Coupe/DCT/Black Sapphire/Oyster/Bamboo Grain/Sunroof/OEM Performance Exhaust/Individual Audio/Heated Seats/TV/Folding Mirrors/6FL iPod/6NF Extended Connectivity/Internet/ACS Roof spoiler/ACS Aluminium Peddles
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graham999au Private First Class 18 Rep 161 Posts Drives: E92 335i Coupe Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Cool, and how do you remove the kidney grills? __________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________ 2011 E92 335i M Sport Coupe/DCT/Black Sapphire/Oyster/Bamboo Grain/Sunroof/OEM Performance Exhaust/Individual Audio/Heated Seats/TV/Folding Mirrors/6FL iPod/6NF Extended Connectivity/Internet/ACS Roof spoiler/ACS Aluminium Peddles
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09-12-2007, 11:02 PM	#20
Gen_E92 Brigadier General 120 Rep 3,430 Posts Drives: slow Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (17) Garage List 2007 335i [7.80]	The clip that hold the H3 bulbs down just fell into the headlight housing, so I'm thinking about removing the headlights to get it out. In order to do that I need to remove the front bumper first right?
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09-15-2007, 02:31 AM	#21
NPDAN Colonel 100 Rep 2,572 Posts Drives: AW DCT M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: So.Cal iTrader: (7) Garage List 2008 E92 M3 [8.00] 07' E92 335i [0.00]	I have a question? Do these lower mesh pieces clip in like the kidneys do? My reason for asking is if I dont give a crap about salvaging them I would opt to just cut them out and snap in new ones. Would this work? __________________
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09-16-2007, 05:32 PM	#22
AU335 Colonel 198 Rep 2,443 Posts Drives: 2007 e92 335i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Southeast iTrader: (7) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	I would definitely advise against cutting them out, but thats up to you. Here is a picture of how the mesh clips in!!
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