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How to disassemble the rear bumper in BMW 3 Series?

Model: BMW Serie 3 E46 - Years 1998-2006
Part: Rear bumper

In this tutorial we can see how to remove the rear bumper in the BMW 3 Series E46, a very simple operation. We start by unscrewing the bolt and removing the plastic clip inside the wheel arch, we repeat for the opposite side and we continue by removing the long lower panel. Once this is done, with a Torx T50 key, unscrew the two bolts located in the slot just released and release the two side clamps. At this point, we can grab the bumper from the rear, pull it towards us and disengage it from the frame. To assemble the spare part, we follow the exact reverse procedure.

Posted on 8 March 2023 by ScegliAuto

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