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Old 03-20-2009, 02:16 AM
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Installation Help: Mesh Grill

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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Old 03-20-2009, 02:23 AM
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You need to remove the entire bumper to get to it.
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Old 03-20-2009, 03:36 AM
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I have to change mine at some stage so let us know how you get on with it keep us posted mate.
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yes. you need to take the bumper off. here is the bumper removal link
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anyone does this and know the time 3 hours?
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anyone does this and know the time 3 hours?
3 hours to remove bumper?? no. it's no more than 20 minutes job.
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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...
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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.
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Old 04-20-2009, 03:16 PM
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The various PDC guides on the homepage of this site are worth a look re: removal of front bumper. Good luck.
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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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