Bummer

I also have a X5d. Were they any instructions on taking off the original? How does one partially take off the front bumper? Thanks.

epacy--found this thread..thanks....was still wondering if you had some pics or tips on taking off drivers side bumper/flare off for the Diesel....a few others on board are about to attempt this mod as well...you're experience and expertise would be greatly appreciated!!!!!

One side is identical to the link posted above your post. With the other side, driver's side I believe, you have to drop the bumper down a little bit on that side. I'll have to go back and see if I have photos of that. But it's nothing hard and just undoing some bolts.
Would highly recommend you use the heating method as I did not and it was pretty difficult to get enough torque on the reflectors to get the adhesive to break and not bust the reflector, bumper or your hands.