Front bumper remove/install (M-Tech)
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Hi folks, I had my bumper pulled off on the right side (passenger) after a run in with a parking wheel stop. The brake duct and a piece of the mesh grill came out. I was able to push the bumper into place and later pulled one of the bolts by the fender and secure it however, it does not look well and I would like to remove and re-seat it properly including the mesh and brake duct. I did dome search on the DIY forum but did not see anything for the front bumper. From the looks of it, I may need to jack up the front end to remove the inner fender liner. Are there any other bolts I should be removing? I am hoping there are some instructions or link to a document I can use to properly get this done. I would hate to mess it up more than it is and then have to order a replacement and go through the process of getting it painted and installed.
It does not look like it should be too hard but I am hoping this is not something that will take the entire weekend in trial and error and there is actually some info out there I can use to make it easier. If anyone has already done this and documented it, I would appreciate some guidance. Thanks much. Guess I have to stick to backing the car in from now on.
It does not look like it should be too hard but I am hoping this is not something that will take the entire weekend in trial and error and there is actually some info out there I can use to make it easier. If anyone has already done this and documented it, I would appreciate some guidance. Thanks much. Guess I have to stick to backing the car in from now on.
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This should be similar to a regular bumper.
First use this to remove the headlights. and the top portion of the bumper above the grille...
http://forums.5serie..._1#entry1237374
under the front bumper are a couple more bolts...
![Front bumper remove/install (M-Tech)-photo3-1-1.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/e60-discussion-2/111273d1482365371t-front-bumper-remove-install-m-tech-photo3-1-1.jpg)
![Front bumper remove/install (M-Tech)-bolts-above-grille.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/e60-discussion-2/111278d1482365371t-front-bumper-remove-install-m-tech-bolts-above-grille.jpg)
Remove the splash shields...
![Front bumper remove/install (M-Tech)-splash-shield.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/e60-discussion-2/111275d1482365371t-front-bumper-remove-install-m-tech-splash-shield.jpg)
there is one splash shield ahead of each tire.
![Front bumper remove/install (M-Tech)-dsc05473-copy.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/e60-discussion-2/111274d1482365371t-front-bumper-remove-install-m-tech-dsc05473-copy.jpg)
If you have pdc unplug the connectors they are behind the right fog light assembly,
![Front bumper remove/install (M-Tech)-dsc05529.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/e60-discussion-2/111276d1482365371t-front-bumper-remove-install-m-tech-dsc05529.jpg)
Unplug the fog lights if you have them.
there are a couple bolts that attach the front portion of the inner wheel well on remove those. Sorry no picture that I found.
with the front portion of the wheel well out of the way you can get to these bolts from the underside. Sorry no picture from the underside.
![Front bumper remove/install (M-Tech)-dsc05501.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/e60-discussion-2/111277d1482365371t-front-bumper-remove-install-m-tech-dsc05501.jpg)
and you should be able to pull the bumper off. Sorry I only pulled one bumper off and going by memory, maybe someone else can add a couple steps I missed.
This should be similar to a regular bumper.
First use this to remove the headlights. and the top portion of the bumper above the grille...
http://forums.5serie..._1#entry1237374
under the front bumper are a couple more bolts...
![Front bumper remove/install (M-Tech)-photo3-1-1.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/e60-discussion-2/111273d1482365371t-front-bumper-remove-install-m-tech-photo3-1-1.jpg)
![Front bumper remove/install (M-Tech)-bolts-above-grille.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/e60-discussion-2/111278d1482365371t-front-bumper-remove-install-m-tech-bolts-above-grille.jpg)
Remove the splash shields...
![Front bumper remove/install (M-Tech)-splash-shield.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/e60-discussion-2/111275d1482365371t-front-bumper-remove-install-m-tech-splash-shield.jpg)
there is one splash shield ahead of each tire.
![Front bumper remove/install (M-Tech)-dsc05473-copy.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/e60-discussion-2/111274d1482365371t-front-bumper-remove-install-m-tech-dsc05473-copy.jpg)
If you have pdc unplug the connectors they are behind the right fog light assembly,
![Front bumper remove/install (M-Tech)-dsc05529.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/e60-discussion-2/111276d1482365371t-front-bumper-remove-install-m-tech-dsc05529.jpg)
Unplug the fog lights if you have them.
there are a couple bolts that attach the front portion of the inner wheel well on remove those. Sorry no picture that I found.
with the front portion of the wheel well out of the way you can get to these bolts from the underside. Sorry no picture from the underside.
![Front bumper remove/install (M-Tech)-dsc05501.jpg](https://5series.net/forums/attachments/e60-discussion-2/111277d1482365371t-front-bumper-remove-install-m-tech-dsc05501.jpg)
and you should be able to pull the bumper off. Sorry I only pulled one bumper off and going by memory, maybe someone else can add a couple steps I missed.
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Thanks for the info! It seems like it will be a bit of work to get this done. Guess I will need some jack stands to get this thing elevated and get it take cared of. Thanks much for this! It sure looks like it was going to be a bit of work, how much time did it take you?
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Its really not that hard and only took me two hours to do but that was because I wanted to buff out the scratches out of the fog lights while the bumper was off.
I also have a lift at home so that made things a little easier too.![](https://5series.net/forums/public/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)
Just take your time and use blue painters tape on the fenders and bumper so you don't scratch the paint.
I also have a lift at home so that made things a little easier too.
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Just take your time and use blue painters tape on the fenders and bumper so you don't scratch the paint.
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