DIY: BMW E39 Front Bumper Removal

Video tutorial on how to remove the front bumper on a BMW E39. This car is equipped with the standard style bumpers, but not an M5 or M Technic style so the procedure will be slightly different. The same produce applies both to sedan and touring/wagon models. Fog lights can still be kept in place during the removal, this tutorial only removes the least amount of parts necessary. This particular was done on a 1997 BMW 540i pre facelift sedan.
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Tools/Supplies Needed:
-standard/flat screwdriver or clip removal tool
-nylon trim tool
-T50 torx bit driver
-ratchet
-8mm wrench
Procedure:
-remove the four plastic expanding clips from the grills next to the fog lights
-remove the two clips located on the top side of the grill on each side using a small V style pry tool, a standard screw driver, or side cutters will also work but be careful not to cut the pin
-the center of the pin pulls straight out and this disengages the expanding clip, then you will be able to fully remove the clips
-using a pry tool, disconnect two tabs on the top of the grill, remove the top portion first and then the lower portion will release, do this for both sides
-fogs lights can be removed now or after
-to remove the fog lights, remove the two bolts on each fog light and them pull the bolt side out first, there will be a tab on the opposite side
-once the fog light is remove, disconnect the clip on the backside, but depressing the tab and pulling straight off
-remove the two 8mm bolts at the top of the lower liner, the one closest to the outside does connect directly to the bumper
-next remove the two bottom 8mm bolts which also connect directly to the bumper
-finally remove the two T50 torx bolts holding on the bumper assembly which are located above the grills we removed earlier, one on each side
-having extra person helping out to remove the bumper is recommended
-inserting one hand behind the aluminum rebar where the grills were removed and another hand firmly on the wheel well side of the bumper, pull straight off the vehicle
-some extra force may be needed
-once removed, disconnect the fog light wires by depressing a tab and pulling away from the fog light assembly
-if your vehicle is equipped with headlight washers, remove the feed hose by pulling the black clip outward and then disconnecting the hose connection
-installation in reverse of removal
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[@TurboSeth]

You sound like the guy who does the safety demonstration voice over in airplanes! Lol

[@SAABguyMD]

Quick, to the point, and with tools needed info. A+

[@4DIYers]

Happy I could help, thank you!

[@jamescase1187]

Great straight forward easy to understand video as always. Thank you!

[@4DIYers]

Thank you!

[@pecosimplu7070]

thank you verry much for this wonderful made video; realy helped me 🙌👍👏👏👏
whish you all the best

[@jovannydc]

Great video, made it easy to understand
My only question is i need a new front bumper for my 2003 BMW 530i
Any idea where i can buy one for a good price? It also has headlight washers

[@Jeffrey_M]

Thanks for the helpful video. I am just wondering is it possible to separate the metal plate that runs across inside the bumper?

[@magg93]

superb video guys!

[@4DIYers]

Thank you!

[@petergoz7453]

Thankyou very informative as usual

[@4DIYers]

Thank you, happy to help!

[@lucrativestance]

Should be very similar for the m5 I’m assuming?

[@2102Chris]

nice informative video. thx

[@4DIYers]

Thank you :)

[@tyrellmcknight4103]

Thanks much

[@4DIYers]

No problem :)

[@extreme_rider_0483]

Is the process different for the Facelift M Bumper? Or rather largely different? A piece of my bumper broke off after a chunk of ice flew off another car and I'd like to fix it "properly" with resin and fiberglass sheets.

[@4DIYers]

Should be very similar as these bumpers are interchangeable between the M and non M bumpers.

[@peterloord4361]

Thank you,like a clockwork.

[@4DIYers]

Happy to help :)

[@bobs5290]

Thanks too easy when you see video, didnt know where the Torx bolts would be

[@4DIYers]

Glad to help out!

[@johnlogn]

What is that white connector by the passenger fog light?

[@4DIYers]

+Logan Thompson That is for the headlight washer jets. Not all E39s have that though.

[@IntegraDIY]

why did you take the bumper off

[@4DIYers]

Integra DIY Installed an Alpina lip.

[@boxlight2888]

wath are those air duct that go out the bumper?

[@4DIYers]

Brake cooling ducts

[@mousaabdulateef9205]

جميل

[@4DIYers]

Thank you!

[@howdoyadodat]

2 BOLTS?! Why didn’t they engineer the rest of the car to come apart that easily

[@mikareinholm337]

What is the torks size?

[@trapper1211]

torks xdddddddddddd