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Removing the Rear Bumper Cover on BMW 5 Series

Model: BMW Serie 5 E61, E60 - Years 2003-2010
Part: Rear bumper

In this video tutorial, you will see the main steps to remove the rear bumper cover of a BMW 5 Series E60. First, open the trunk and remove the various screws. Disconnect the electrical connector to remove the two tail lights. Next, unscrew the bolts located at the back of the tail light and the screws found behind the fender on both sides. Detach the bumper cover and the bumper as shown in the video. At this point, you can reassemble everything: just follow the instructions illustrated in the video!

Updated on 30 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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