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Originally Posted by nra0707
The 4.8 bumper will bolt, screw, and snap in exactly like 4.4i/3.0 bumpers. Make sure you save the metal screw guides for the wheel wells (2 each side) and fog lamps (2 each side) from the old bumper if the new one doesn't already come with them. See part #18. RealOEM.com BMW E53 X5 4.8is Trim panel bumper front - HP
Also, you'll need new grids and towing eye flap covers if you didn't break the old ones from the accident. See parts #9, 10 and 11. Same with the fog lamp covers and headlight washer nozzle caps, reuse the old ones if they aren't banged up. |
Again, each of your posts helps to clear this up and get some confirmation on how this will go. Given that I'm doing this as part of a front end bodyshop repair from an accident I really want to make sure it goes as smoothly as possible. Geico and all have been a real pain.
Your point above is excellent about all the little odds and ends. wonderful insight and thanks a million. My body shop already talked about saving/reusing the fog-light & headlight washer covers. I'll have to look at the tow eye flap. What do you mean by "new grids"?
It seems that this thread has clairified (which I could not find otherwise via search) that the post-facelift 4.8 bumper WILL DIRECTLY REPLACE that on the 3.0 or 4.4. Someone should have this noted on the homepage if possible.
It's funny how careful dealer/bodyshop/parts counter guys are about confirming this seemingly simple fact. Apparently far better knowledge on certain details of our E53's is right here on the boards.
So, if I can contribute for others I have the following info/pricing on these parts to share from our dealer in NJ.
2004-2006 X5 3.0 "bumper" (w/ headlight cleaning & PDC) is 51117129297 @ $905.53.
2004-2006 X5 4.8is "bumper" (w/ PDC...no option for headlight cleaning???) is 51117146578 @ $863.43.
Go figure the 3.0 bumper is cheaper?!?!?
Also BMW Parts department said "probably won't work since the 2004-2006 X5 4.8is "bumper" doesn't offer an option for headlight cleaning system....only choice is for PDC or not". I thought maybe this would be due to the fact that ALL 4.8's came with headlight cleaning system therefor no choice for it in the parts system at the dealer???
Thanks a million guys and I'll follow up to let you know it goes. At this point I've got call Geico and get them to come out and see the car then it's go time....maybe a week or two.
Thanks Thanks Thanks!
