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Replacing the Rear Bumper on a BMW 3 Series

Model: BMW Serie 3 E36 - Years 1990-2001
Part: Rear bumper

Want to replace the rear bumper on your BMW 3 Series? Let's see how to remove it from the body. Remove the screws located at the bottom of the bumper, then remove the screws on the sides of the splash guards (remove the wheels). Open the trunk lid, unscrew the fasteners located inside the trunk (remove the covering cloth). Once the bumper is free of any screws, grab it with your hands and pull it away from the body (disconnect the electrical connectors). Install the new bumper onto the rear body: screw in the fasteners and the trunk cover plastics. Finally, reinstall the wheels.

Updated on 19 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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