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Instructions for Removing the Rear Bumper

Model: BMW Serie 7 MK 3, E38 - Years 1994-2001
Part: Rear bumper

To remove the rear bumper, first remove the taillights: then take off the trim located under the lower edge of the lights (it is secured with pressure clips) and unscrew the mounting nuts by accessing the trunk area; then unscrew the mounting nuts of the bumper just below the light housings; remove the central trim of the bumper where the parking sensors are located and unscrew the other mounting nuts; then remove the other trim at the bottom of the bumper to access additional mounting nuts and finally proceed to the screws along the edges of the rear fenders.

Updated on 13 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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