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 foglights:
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.