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How to Remove the Bumper Grille on a BMW 3 Series?

Model: BMW Serie 3 E46 - Years 1998-2006
Part: Grille

In this tutorial, you will see how to remove the front bumper grille on a BMW 3 Series E46, which requires removing the bumper itself. Start by going underneath the vehicle and removing all the indicated bolts. Then, move to the wheel wells and remove the additional screws. Next, extract the central plastic rivets, grasp the bumper, and gently disengage it from the frame. At this point, you can release the various clips securing the grille, install the replacement, and reassemble everything by following the reverse procedure.

Updated on 5 August 2026 by ScegliAuto

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