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      04-04-2014, 02:16 AM   #18
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I thought fitting the grills was going to be similar to the E92's I've done in the past. I was wrong

I started by removing the rubber weather strip from the back edge of the front top of the bumper. This exposed 6 x torque screws, which I removed.

The problem is this only allows about 2" of movement and although you can just slide a screw driver in behind, you are pretty much working blind.

I also notice some pretty snug rubber ducting that surrounded the bumper which channelled air to the radiator. This looked like something I didn't want to disturb.

So I cut the black upright bars of one grill. This allowed easy access behind. where I used a flat edge of a trim tool to pop the clips.

I have no intention of refitting the chrome grill. So wasn't bothered that I lost one.

The grills were £84.00 this was with -10% discount from my dealer.

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B51.71.2.336.815

B51.71.2.336.816
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