Installation instructions for installing LeMans Style Fender Flares
 

Hello All,

Tried google and also searching this forum and could not find installation instructions for installing the LeMans Style fender flares. My right rear fender flare fell off and I am not sure if there are plastic tabs that hold it in or are there metal clips that may have fell into the inner fender wall.

My body shop thinks that there were plastic tabs that were broken off.. I think there are tabs that get attached on the other side of the fender wall that fell off..

Any help would be appreciated

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It's the "one-time" plastic tabs you need. The ones you push in with your thumb when installing and push through when removing.

BMW X5 4.8iS 2005

Part numbers?

The plastic parts are broken off. I would try and find a way to attach it via screws. I had a similar issue on my old X and it was either pay 200 for a new piece or put a screw in.

Unfortunately I can't find a replacement part.. I can't find anywhere it is in stock...

Unfortunately, sold the pair I have on eBay last week for $50.
Those metal locks are known to come off. I used small screws when installing them on my old 3.0

I still have some left from when i bought them from bmw, will check if there is a part number printed on the bag and get back to you. I bought 10 for approx. 8$.

BMW X5 4.8iS 2005

Expanding rivet, black
51111944537 - I used these for the arches as they don't require a rivet tool. They are really for the door sill cover but work just as well for the the arches.

Expanding rivet
51717002953 - BMW said these are the ones to be used for the arches but you'd need a rivet tool.

BMW X5 4.8iS 2005

Did you have your plastics painted? Or did the truck come that way?

Didn't see that, I would agree...screws would be the best option here but it will be tricky.

BMW X5 4.8iS 2005