Installation Help: Mesh Grill

FinT · #1 03-20-2009, 02:16 AM

Can anybody point me to a guide for removing and replacing the mesh grills in the bumper assembly below the Kidney grills?

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X5 Meister · #2 03-20-2009, 02:23 AM

You need to remove the entire bumper to get to it.

x555a · #3 03-20-2009, 03:36 AM

I have to change mine at some stage so let us know how you get on with it keep us posted mate.

flyingmachine · #4 03-20-2009, 12:58 PM

yes. you need to take the bumper off. here is the bumper removal link

themoth · #5 04-13-2009, 04:35 AM

anyone does this and know the time 3 hours?

flyingmachine · #6 04-13-2009, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by themoth

anyone does this and know the time 3 hours?

3 hours to remove bumper?? no. it's no more than 20 minutes job.

themoth · #7 04-20-2009, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by flyingmachine

3 hours to remove bumper?? no. it's no more than 20 minutes job.

huh, i will have to research more Bmw is quoting 7.5 hours labor...lol...anyone have the DIY...searching now...

flyingmachine · #8 04-20-2009, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by themoth

huh, i will have to research more Bmw is quoting 7.5 hours labor...lol...anyone have the DIY...searching now...

7.5 hours to replace mesh grilles on bumper cover?! I'm wondering how much that dealership charges for oil change.

Farvs · #9 04-20-2009, 03:16 PM

The various PDC guides on the homepage of this site are worth a look re: removal of front bumper. Good luck.

themoth · #10 04-20-2009, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Farvs

The various PDC guides on the homepage of this site are worth a look re: removal of front bumper. Good luck.

saw that, just wondering why bmw says 7.5 hours and one member is stating 20minutes? anyone done this and can post a time frame and expierence, thinking about attempting this tonight????? guess it may be a blind attempt...

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