Removing M Rear diffuser??
05-17-2011, 02:44 AM
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I want to swap over my recently Di-Noc'd Carbon rear diffuser over with my OEM colour coded version.
I have now done some research which leads me to beleive that the whole rear bumper needs to be removed to access the 4x bolts at the top lip of the diffuser. Trouble is, I am struggling to find enough info on this to allow me to tackle the job myself.
Was thinking if I could remove the bumper when I replace the diffuser, I could maybe leave out the 4x bolts, thus allowing me to swap between the 2x diffusers as and when without complete bumper removal each time. Would the 'clips' in the top be enough to secure the diffuser sufficiently??
Many Thanks. (will post pics as and when I do this)
I have now done some research which leads me to beleive that the whole rear bumper needs to be removed to access the 4x bolts at the top lip of the diffuser. Trouble is, I am struggling to find enough info on this to allow me to tackle the job myself.
Was thinking if I could remove the bumper when I replace the diffuser, I could maybe leave out the 4x bolts, thus allowing me to swap between the 2x diffusers as and when without complete bumper removal each time. Would the 'clips' in the top be enough to secure the diffuser sufficiently??
Many Thanks. (will post pics as and when I do this)
05-17-2011, 02:50 PM
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My Ride: 2000 540i/6: Silver
Model Year: 2000
I want to swap over my recently Di-Noc'd Carbon rear diffuser over with my OEM colour coded version.
I have now done some research which leads me to beleive that the whole rear bumper needs to be removed to access the 4x bolts at the top lip of the diffuser. Trouble is, I am struggling to find enough info on this to allow me to tackle the job myself.
Was thinking if I could remove the bumper when I replace the diffuser, I could maybe leave out the 4x bolts, thus allowing me to swap between the 2x diffusers as and when without complete bumper removal each time. Would the 'clips' in the top be enough to secure the diffuser sufficiently??
Many Thanks. (will post pics as and when I do this)
I have now done some research which leads me to beleive that the whole rear bumper needs to be removed to access the 4x bolts at the top lip of the diffuser. Trouble is, I am struggling to find enough info on this to allow me to tackle the job myself.
Was thinking if I could remove the bumper when I replace the diffuser, I could maybe leave out the 4x bolts, thus allowing me to swap between the 2x diffusers as and when without complete bumper removal each time. Would the 'clips' in the top be enough to secure the diffuser sufficiently??
Many Thanks. (will post pics as and when I do this)
The bumper needs to come off, but it's only a few bolts and screws. Comes off easily and goes back on very easy as well. I removed my bumper/swapped diffuser/put bumper back on in like 45 minutes? I was going slow too.
05-18-2011, 08:00 AM
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OK, did this mod today.
I had to remove bumper fully in the end, as My Diffuser was held on with 4x rusty nuts and bolts, and I could not get to them properly til I removed the bumper.
Even then, I had to cut 2x of them off!!
Fitted the new diffuser and used Zip Ties instead of the 4x bolts, so I can remove the diffuser if need be without full bumper removal in the future!
Heres the result
I had to remove bumper fully in the end, as My Diffuser was held on with 4x rusty nuts and bolts, and I could not get to them properly til I removed the bumper.
Even then, I had to cut 2x of them off!!
Fitted the new diffuser and used Zip Ties instead of the 4x bolts, so I can remove the diffuser if need be without full bumper removal in the future!
Heres the result
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