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Yes, there are three screws. The 3rd is immediately above and back from the inboard screw. See (1) in the TIS diagram above. As the original poster suggests, you will need a small 1/4 inch ratchet. The smaller the better. I recommend you try installing the driver’s side first. Good luck!
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After trying for 2 hours I gave up, I managed to slightly loosen one hidden bolt but it’s just too difficult. I then tried doing it by removing the bumper, I failed at that attempt and got nervous I was going to ruin the bumper. Looks like I’ll be paying the 600+ bucks to have these installed smh
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That's a great deal as I know buddies of mine paid a lot more.
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So I thought I would bump this thread to say thanks to the Op and the other contributors as it helped me do this DIY on my X7, which is very similar to the X5. I did a DIY on the G07 forum and due to the similarities (and additional pics I took) I figured I would post it here as an additional reference for those who may still want to attempt this DIY....
https://g07.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1736184
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Ohh and I pretty much used two tools. An small 8mm wrench with integrated ratchet on the box end and a 1/4 small socket wrench (90 Tooth to make it easier to ratchet), and used both a standard 8mm 1/4 socket along with a deep well 1/4 8mm. I only really used the deep well to start the screws back in, as it was tough to reach my fingers in to hold the screws and spin them in. I could more easily use the deep well without the socket wrench attached to get screw initially seated. I did that upper blind screw exclusively with the wrench as there is plenty of room for it, and pretty much used it on the lower screw towards the middle. The outside screw is soo hard to get to, the wrench just does not have enough room to move and hold it onto the screw head. So the 1/4 socket wrench with normal length 8mm socket was pretty much the answer for those.
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And for those who want to go the "paint them yourself" route instead of buying the shadow line ones, but don't want to do that to your original set, I will let mine go for pretty cheap.....
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In terms of what you're both saying it all makes sense and if I remember correctly I've been able to physically locate all the 3 screws with my fingers before but it's getting a tool in there and loosening them that trips me up. Either way I'll try again and fingers crossed. I really hate having the chrome tips on my 50i when everything else is shadowlined. Thanks again guys |
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I did it on a 40i, but looking at the difference in the piping and muffler on on the 40i vs. 50i, I am not sure it would change a lot. I mean in my case, I were I was reaching was not really near the pipe... but granted with the 50i there would be two in the same space I had one.... but again, not sure it would have made much difference in where I had to reach. It would be interesting for you to take pictures with the plastic shields removed looking up to compare to what I dealt with.
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Here is the sad part... I went to grab the new tip and as I placed it on it wouldn't fit and I tried this like 3 times to finally realize it was the wrong frigging tip, it was for the 40i. Wanted to cry. Ordered so long ago so can't tell if I messed up. Or I was sent wrong part.. Hahaha. I guess the good that came out of this is I can do both sides in probably an hour next time. Also, what I learned is that you can actually keep the screws in but just loosened enough so the tips can come out. That way when putting everything back the screws are already lined up and ready and one less headache in trying to hold onto. PSA: I have a complete new set of 40i shadow line exhaust tips. OEM bought from bmwpartspro.com. I'll also post on the members ads section. Just PM me of interested. Willing to let go for less than retail plus shipping. |
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Does anyone have a link to buy the gloss black tips for G06? Or is there a way to paint the chrome ones (and by paint I mean a DIY, not sandblasting since I'm not sure how to do that haha)?
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https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1759422 UltraDave Might have some tips and trix for you. |
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Hey all!
Just finished installing the exhaust covers on my 2019 X5 (G05) with the trailer hitch. I used jmciever's directions in the G07 forms and it took me about 1.5 hours without removing the bumper. The anatomy of the X5 is pretty much identical to the X7. The process was actually relatively easy considering my dealer wanted to charge me 2.5 hours at $167/hr to install them by dropping the bumper. A few notes...in the G07 forum, jmciever mentions he used an 8mm and 10mm socket. I was set to use both of those but discovered in my G05, I needed a 7mm (for the 8mm bolts) and 11mm (for the 10mm bolts) instead. Also...when it comes time to pull out the cover, you will need to slightly bend the "L-shaped" tab on the top to maneuver it out of the space. DO NOT force it. It will come out. Forcing may crack the plastic seats in the bumper for the covers' bolt tabs. Just make sure to painter-tape the area of the bumper really well and you'll be good! |
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