Removing mtech rear diffuser
09-08-2010, 09:03 PM
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Guys, pretty sure you have to remove the whole bumper to get the defuser off.
Search funtion works a treat as many have done this before...for body kits, towbar installs and etc.
Search funtion works a treat as many have done this before...for body kits, towbar installs and etc.
09-09-2010, 01:17 AM
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Hi why not wrap it whitout demont can`t be any problem as i can see.../M
09-09-2010, 09:58 AM
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I went to search the forum before posting, but did not find anything related to physically removing the diffuser. I did find a diagram that showed it was attached by clips. I don't want to break any by just pulling on it.
The forum member who does this said it should be removed before wrapping.
The forum member who does this said it should be removed before wrapping.
09-09-2010, 10:15 AM
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I don't think removal of the whole rear bumper is necessary because when I had mine installed, it was the last piece that the shop put on. I have no idea how it's put on or take off, but my best guess is that it's not necessary to remove the whole rear.
09-09-2010, 02:56 PM
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The original however is bolted/screwed and these are very hard to remove without removing the bumper....
Best things is to have a service manual to use as a guide. They are available now...
09-09-2010, 04:48 PM
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Yer depending on the install of the difuser...you can just bolt it on as it sits on a edge sticking out.
The original however is bolted/screwed and these are very hard to remove without removing the bumper....
Best things is to have a service manual to use as a guide. They are available now...
The original however is bolted/screwed and these are very hard to remove without removing the bumper....
Best things is to have a service manual to use as a guide. They are available now...
+1...depends on how the whole thing is mounted. If the installer mounted the rear bumper and diffuser to OEM spec, then the whole bumper would have to come off. I had to do this when I swapped my diffuser out for a different color. The upper\back part of the diffuser clips and screws in while the front\bottom part slides inside the central support bumper mount and then screwed in (I believe)so it would be almost impossible to take it off without pulling the whole bumper off.
Also check out the PDFs in this thread:
https://5series.net/forums/topic/384..._1#entry409176
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