Replacing the front bumper trim

jasont313 · 06-13-2022, 05:15 PM

Does anyone have experience replacing the black trim piece on the front bumper? This piece is typically where dealer-installed front license plate brackets are mounted. Here's a link to the part for context:

https://www.bmwpartshub.com/oem-part...w2LWdhcw%3D%3D

I'm wondering if the piece will pop off cleanly using pry tools and some patience or if you need to remove the bumper in order to remove/replace it. Any help or words of wisdom would be greatly appreciated.

nZtiZia · 06-14-2022, 10:04 AM

someone purchased that trim off me and said it was really easy, like 15-20 minutes easy, but no details as to how. i don't remember his handle, unfortunately

jasont313 · 06-15-2022, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by nZtiZia

someone purchased that trim off me and said it was really easy, like 15-20 minutes easy, but no details as to how. i don't remember his handle, unfortunately

Thanks for the reassurance. I'll post an update here after my attempt to let people know how easy or not the process is. Wish me luck. Haha
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John925 · 07-07-2022, 01:33 AM

Any updates on the install? I need to replace mine as well.

jasont313 · 07-07-2022, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by John925

Any updates on the install? I need to replace mine as well.

No, not yet. I have been busy with work and holiday travel and haven't had time to order the replacement part. I hope to get the part ordered in the coming weeks.

John925 · 07-20-2022, 10:26 AM

The wrap shop took off my front bumper and said the license plate piece was clipped in. Said a couple hours to take apart.

M3Hotness · 08-12-2022, 11:34 PM

I was planning on replacing this piece on my G05 M sport because it has a rock chip golf ball dent that is easily spotted against the piano black. I did some searching but could not find out how to do this myself. Anyone know where I might be able to find a guide on how to do it?

Thank you in advanced! New G05 owner, used 2019 but new to me!

Vyper340 · 11-27-2022, 08:13 PM

Bumper removal necessary?

nZtiZia · 11-27-2022, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Vyper340

Bumper removal necessary?

Yes

Vyper340 · 12-03-2022, 06:12 PM

Looking to confirm if that part fits the X5M

WithBBQSauce · 09-16-2023, 10:27 PM

Sorry to resurrect this thread - any luck on doing this and how hard was it?

dnachmerp · 04-01-2024, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by jasont313

Does anyone have experience replacing the black trim piece on the front bumper? This piece is typically where dealer-installed front license plate brackets are mounted. Here's a link to the part for context:

https://www.bmwpartshub.com/oem-part...w2LWdhcw%3D%3D

I'm wondering if the piece will pop off cleanly using pry tools and some patience or if you need to remove the bumper in order to remove/replace it. Any help or words of wisdom would be greatly appreciated.

Sorry to resurrect this thread, but any updates on how to install this trim piece? Thanks

dnachmerp · 04-02-2024, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by gray_speedster

You have to take the bumper off and work your way to that piece. Like the posters said above, a few hours work. I would start by looking up steps to take the bumper off. Once it’s off, you can see what needs to come off to access that piece.

But if it’s just clips then why take out the entire bumper? The other poster said 15-20 mins to do.
Hoping someone here already did this and let us know. Thanks

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jasont313 New Member -1 Rep 17 Posts Drives: BMW X5 x40i Join Date: May 2022 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Does anyone have experience replacing the black trim piece on the front bumper? This piece is typically where dealer-installed front license plate brackets are mounted. Here's a link to the part for context: https://www.bmwpartshub.com/oem-part...w2LWdhcw%3D%3D I'm wondering if the piece will pop off cleanly using pry tools and some patience or if you need to remove the bumper in order to remove/replace it. Any help or words of wisdom would be greatly appreciated.
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John925 Private First Class 51 Rep 107 Posts Drives: 2019 X5 xdrive40i Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: San Ramon, CA iTrader: (0)	The wrap shop took off my front bumper and said the license plate piece was clipped in. Said a couple hours to take apart. Attached Images Last edited by John925; 07-23-2022 at 09:49 PM..
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M3Hotness Private First Class 8 Rep 104 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW x5 xDrive40i Msport Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Kent, WA iTrader: (3)	I was planning on replacing this piece on my G05 M sport because it has a rock chip golf ball dent that is easily spotted against the piano black. I did some searching but could not find out how to do this myself. Anyone know where I might be able to find a guide on how to do it? Thank you in advanced! New G05 owner, used 2019 but new to me! __________________ Current: G05 2019 x5 xDrive40i M-Sport \| Traded: F30 2013 335i Xdrive M-Sport \| E92 2011 M3 \| 2007 Subaru WRX STi \| Sold: 2002 Subaru WRX
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WithBBQSauce New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 2021 X5 M Sport Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA iTrader: (0)	Sorry to resurrect this thread - any luck on doing this and how hard was it?
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