DIY: BMW E39 Front Bumper Removal

Video tutorial on how to remove the front bumper on a BMW E39. This car is equipped with the standard style bumpers, but not an M5 or M Technic style so the procedure will be slightly different. The same produce applies both to sedan and touring/wagon models. Fog lights can still be kept in place during the removal, this tutorial only removes the least amount of parts necessary. This particular was done on a 1997 BMW 540i pre facelift sedan.

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Tools/Supplies Needed:
-standard/flat screwdriver or clip removal tool
-nylon trim tool
-T50 torx bit driver
-ratchet
-8mm wrench

Procedure:
-remove the four plastic expanding clips from the grills next to the fog lights
-remove the two clips located on the top side of the grill on each side using a small V style pry tool, a standard screw driver, or side cutters will also work but be careful not to cut the pin
-the center of the pin pulls straight out and this disengages the expanding clip, then you will be able to fully remove the clips
-using a pry tool, disconnect two tabs on the top of the grill, remove the top portion first and then the lower portion will release, do this for both sides
-fogs lights can be removed now or after
-to remove the fog lights, remove the two bolts on each fog light and them pull the bolt side out first, there will be a tab on the opposite side
-once the fog light is remove, disconnect the clip on the backside, but depressing the tab and pulling straight off
-remove the two 8mm bolts at the top of the lower liner, the one closest to the outside does connect directly to the bumper
-next remove the two bottom 8mm bolts which also connect directly to the bumper
-finally remove the two T50 torx bolts holding on the bumper assembly which are located above the grills we removed earlier, one on each side
-having extra person helping out to remove the bumper is recommended
-inserting one hand behind the aluminum rebar where the grills were removed and another hand firmly on the wheel well side of the bumper, pull straight off the vehicle
-some extra force may be needed
-once removed, disconnect the fog light wires by depressing a tab and pulling away from the fog light assembly
-if your vehicle is equipped with headlight washers, remove the feed hose by pulling the black clip outward and then disconnecting the hose connection
-installation in reverse of removal

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