51 11 157 Replacing front bumper trim

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 BMW 550i, 2009 BMW 550i, and 2008 BMW 550i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FRONT BUMPER TRIM

Remove cover cap (1) for tow lug.

Remove HEADLIGHT WASHER UNIT COVER (2) on left/right.

Remove FRONT RADIATOR GRILLE (3) on left/right.

Remount FOG LIGHT (4) on left/right and ADJUST (not M5).

If necessary, remove LICENSE PLATE (5) .

If necessary, remove BASEPLATE FOR LICENSE PLATE .

Installation:

Marker lines are located on inside of bumper for version with M and M5 aerodynamic kits. These lines denote the drilling position for the license plate baseplate.

If necessary, remove wiring harness and PDC ULTRASONIC SENSOR (6) .

Remove damping lip/spoiler (7).

Fig 1: Identifying Front Bumper Trim Components

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Build date from 03/2007:

Remove all ornamental grilles. See TRIM FOR AIR DUCT ON BUMPER TRIM and TRIM FOR AIR DUCT ON BUMPER TRIM .

Version with M aerodynamic kit:

Remove FOG LIGHT COVER .

Remove ORNAMENTAL GRILLE in bumper panel.