Replacing Complete Front Bumper (E36)

Removing and Installing Complete Front Bumper

- Unclip left rubber guard.





Note: Apply adhesive tape underneath.





- Pull off rubbing strip towards front and unfasten nuts.





- Unclip towing eye cover and unscrew nuts.





- Unfasten screws and remove left/right covers.

Version with fog-lights:
If necessary, remove plug connection from foglights.





Version with external temperature display:
If necessary, remove external temperature sensor from left brake air duct.





Version with heated spray nozzles (outside mirror heated):
If necessary, unclip temperature switch from right brake air duct.





- Unfasten bolts in left/right wheel housing.

All except M3 with sequential M-transmission (SMG):
Pull bumper forwards to remove.





Only M3 with sequential M-transmission (SMG):
Pull bumper forward somewhat.

Unfasten bolts (1) and expanding rivet (2).

Pull water container off bumper and allow to hang on hoses.

Pull bumper forwards to remove.

Installation:

- Make sure that there are no bends in the hose after installation.





If bumper bracket is defective:
Unfasten screws and replace bumper bracket.