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      04-04-2014, 07:58 AM   #19
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Originally Posted by creepy coupe
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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.

Part numbers

B51.71.2.336.815

B51.71.2.336.816
That doesn't sound particularly fun. From what you saw do you think there would be any chance of getting them out without making the cut and without having to entirely remove the bumper?
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