Removing rear bumper

dragerboy · 12-19-2016, 01:36 PM

I need to remove my rear M-Sport bumper to fit a new crash bar. I have done the swap previously when I changed my SE bumper and remember it was a pain to get the side fittings off. I don't want to destroy my bumper completely when I remove it and refit.

john-vfr · 12-19-2016, 04:59 PM

They pull straight off backwards!Do not lever the sides away from the body,you will break the tabs!

dragerboy · 12-20-2016, 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by john-vfr

They pull straight off backwards!Do not lever the sides away from the body,you will break the tabs!

That I did not know as no online guides state this. So just pull away from the vehicle from the rear?

john-vfr · 12-20-2016, 06:31 AM

Yes mate. Search forum for the how to. There are a few on here and U tube. Lots of bolts, light clusters and 3 bolts below lights then straight back towards you. Best done with a helper so you don't drop it !

dragerboy · 12-20-2016, 08:24 AM

All done, wasn't too bad in the end. A few broken tabs but they were already broken when I installed it. Tow bar now removed thank god, new crash bar in and now my LCI diffuser fits fine

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dragerboy Captain 83 Rep 687 Posts Drives: BMW E90 330D Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Horsham, UK iTrader: (0)	Removing rear bumper - tips please... I need to remove my rear M-Sport bumper to fit a new crash bar. I have done the swap previously when I changed my SE bumper and remember it was a pain to get the side fittings off. I don't want to destroy my bumper completely when I remove it and refit.
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john-vfr spender of the kids inheritance 18 Rep 182 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW xdrive touring Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cheshire iTrader: (0)	They pull straight off backwards!Do not lever the sides away from the body,you will break the tabs!
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john-vfr spender of the kids inheritance 18 Rep 182 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW xdrive touring Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cheshire iTrader: (0)	Yes mate. Search forum for the how to. There are a few on here and U tube. Lots of bolts, light clusters and 3 bolts below lights then straight back towards you. Best done with a helper so you don't drop it !
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dragerboy Captain 83 Rep 687 Posts Drives: BMW E90 330D Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Horsham, UK iTrader: (0)	All done, wasn't too bad in the end. A few broken tabs but they were already broken when I installed it. Tow bar now removed thank god, new crash bar in and now my LCI diffuser fits fine
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