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BMW X5 front disassembly

Model: BMW X5 E53 - Years 1999-2006
Part: Front bumper

Remove 2 9 mm screws from the front wheel arch separate the wheel arch from the bumper using a screwdriver remove 2 8 mm bolts from the front, in correspondence with the headlights use the flat screwdriver to remove two plastic covers on the right and left of the license plate to allow access to additional screws. Remove the 2 10mm screws. Still using the flat screwdriver, remove the two fog lamp covers, then remove the 10 mm screws on each side. On the lower sides of the license plate are two additional 10 screws. Finally, remove five screws from the lower bumper. Disconnect the fog lights and headlight washer (naturally removing the liquid inside) and pull the bumper towards you.

Posted on 24 September 2020 by ScegliAuto

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