Subject: Thanks. That did the trick. Here are some photos. Author: DavidC (moderator) : member since December, 2003 : 11909 posts Posted on: 2007-01-15 22:14:14

Removing the chrome side trim from the rear bumper.

As Shayne indicated, just slip your fingers under the rear edge to grab it, then pull back hard. The photos below show the J clips that hold the trim in place.









David Cecil

'97 740iL, 155k miles
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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 (409 views)
  • Final recap: A pictorial guide to removing your rear bumper and chrome trim. (pic) (url) - DavidC 2007-01-16 00:29:32 (5664 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 (267 views)
  • Bentley 510-7 (although I think it is harder than they make out) (nt) - Nick (Australia) 2007-01-14 23:55:06 (259 views)
    • Can't find my Bently manual tonight. Been missing since we moved. (nt) - DavidC 2007-01-14 23:56:23 (229 views)
      • easy (rear bumper removal) - shogun 2007-01-15 00:03:58 (420 views)
        • OK, I've removed the chrome trim, but the bumper won't budge. (pic) - DavidC 2007-01-15 19:23:16 (406 views)
          • you must pull strongly and evenly - shogun 2007-01-15 19:45:30 (263 views)
            • Got it. Had to put some serious force into it, but it's off. (pic) - DavidC 2007-01-15 20:44:14 (354 views)
              • Pull straight back - Shayne 2007-01-15 21:12:44 (233 views)
                • Thanks. That did the trick. Here are some photos. (pic) - DavidC 2007-01-15 22:14:14 (421 views)
                • This is turning into a very detailed thread. Good for the archives! (nt) - DavidC 2007-01-15 21:29:01 (236 views)
              • never removed the chrome trim on side - shogun 2007-01-15 21:06:15 (234 views)
        • not always easy (rear bumper removal) - steinway 2007-01-15 06:07:39 (284 views)
          • here a pick inside bumper (url) - shogun 2007-01-15 07:17:09 (364 views)
            • Shogun - Johan750 2007-01-15 12:37:09 (232 views)
              • that was on a no-oil contact day, easy stuff (nt) - shogun 2007-01-15 21:11:01 (184 views)
        • BTW, does anyone have photos of the factory PDC setup in the rear bumper? - DavidC 2007-01-15 00:11:05 (273 views)
          • Yes I have PDC, AND IT DOESN'T WORK!!!! (pic) - Nick (Australia) 2007-01-15 00:15:32 (447 views)
            • you can check the sensors with your finger (url) - shogun 2007-01-15 00:39:46 (303 views)
              • My main problem is the starting fault tone - Nick (Australia) 2007-01-15 01:22:16 (288 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 (236 views)
                    • Re: yes, he said so - Johan750 2007-01-16 14:02:20 (276 views)
        • Thanks. I'll take some pics as I work on it. (nt) - DavidC 2007-01-15 00:09:57 (266 views)