Subject: OK, I've removed the chrome trim, but the bumper won't budge. Author: DavidC (moderator) : member since December, 2003 : 11918 posts Posted on: 2007-01-15 19:23:16

Both the Torx T55 bolts have been removed, too. Are the sides secured in some way?











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David Cecil

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'86 735i, 101k miles

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• How does one remove the rear bumper? - DavidC 2007-01-14 23:50:09 (413 views)
  • Final recap: A pictorial guide to removing your rear bumper and chrome trim. (pic) (url) - DavidC 2007-01-16 00:29:32 (5717 views)
  • dave,there are 2 clips on the blk top cover .They pop off - JoeC 90 750il 89 735il 98 740il 2007-01-15 22:29:05 (270 views)
  • Bentley 510-7 (although I think it is harder than they make out) (nt) - Nick (Australia) 2007-01-14 23:55:06 (263 views)
    • Can't find my Bently manual tonight. Been missing since we moved. (nt) - DavidC 2007-01-14 23:56:23 (232 views)
      • easy (rear bumper removal) - shogun 2007-01-15 00:03:58 (424 views)
        • OK, I've removed the chrome trim, but the bumper won't budge. (pic) - DavidC 2007-01-15 19:23:16 (409 views)
          • you must pull strongly and evenly - shogun 2007-01-15 19:45:30 (267 views)
            • Got it. Had to put some serious force into it, but it's off. (pic) - DavidC 2007-01-15 20:44:14 (356 views)
              • Pull straight back - Shayne 2007-01-15 21:12:44 (235 views)
                • Thanks. That did the trick. Here are some photos. (pic) - DavidC 2007-01-15 22:14:14 (423 views)
                • This is turning into a very detailed thread. Good for the archives! (nt) - DavidC 2007-01-15 21:29:01 (239 views)
              • never removed the chrome trim on side - shogun 2007-01-15 21:06:15 (236 views)
        • not always easy (rear bumper removal) - steinway 2007-01-15 06:07:39 (287 views)
          • here a pick inside bumper (url) - shogun 2007-01-15 07:17:09 (366 views)
            • Shogun - Johan750 2007-01-15 12:37:09 (233 views)
              • that was on a no-oil contact day, easy stuff (nt) - shogun 2007-01-15 21:11:01 (186 views)
        • BTW, does anyone have photos of the factory PDC setup in the rear bumper? - DavidC 2007-01-15 00:11:05 (275 views)
          • Yes I have PDC, AND IT DOESN'T WORK!!!! (pic) - Nick (Australia) 2007-01-15 00:15:32 (450 views)
            • you can check the sensors with your finger (url) - shogun 2007-01-15 00:39:46 (304 views)
              • My main problem is the starting fault tone - Nick (Australia) 2007-01-15 01:22:16 (290 views)
                • Did I read correctly on this german link? - Nick (Australia) 2007-01-15 08:36:57 (244 views)
                  • yes, he said so - shogun 2007-01-15 18:04:12 (238 views)
                    • Re: yes, he said so - Johan750 2007-01-16 14:02:20 (277 views)
        • Thanks. I'll take some pics as I work on it. (nt) - DavidC 2007-01-15 00:09:57 (267 views)