Skep
Member Since: 04 Dec 2007
Location: between Sheffield, Chesterfield, Worksop and Mansfield
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| HELP!! Removing front bumper! |
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At present removing the front bumper to put on some LR spots, got the grille and lights out trying to remove the trim from round the wheel arches, removed all expanders and screws and peeled it off from the back but the front wont come off, there are 2 toggle studs do they 'pop out or does the bumper somehow have to slide off them????
Help would be appreciated
Cheers guys!
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 20th Dec 2007 10:33 am |
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CFB
Member Since: 02 Dec 2005
Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire
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There are a couple of screws from inside the wing that go into the arch trims, then the arches come out OK, on a T-shape clip so lift and pull. 2020 BMW X1 18d XDrive X-Line Auto
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| 20th Dec 2007 10:35 am |
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Skep
Member Since: 04 Dec 2007
Location: between Sheffield, Chesterfield, Worksop and Mansfield
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I got the trims and bumper off, there is a rubber/plastic flap in the way which vents air into the radiator but it doesnt tell me to cut it off so is there any reason i cant cut it cos it is in the way!?!?
Skep
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| 20th Dec 2007 11:30 am |
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CFB
Member Since: 02 Dec 2005
Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire
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I'd cut it off. I had to remove a lot of the plastic to fit my winch in there. 2020 BMW X1 18d XDrive X-Line Auto
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| 20th Dec 2007 11:47 am |
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Skep
Member Since: 04 Dec 2007
Location: between Sheffield, Chesterfield, Worksop and Mansfield
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Andy,
Thanks for your help earlier, Just this minute finished and got it all back together, spot lights and Light guards both fitted easier then i expected.
Thanks again
Skep
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| 20th Dec 2007 4:03 pm |
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CFB
Member Since: 02 Dec 2005
Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire
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Did you fit the original LR spots? ISTR they are a bit of a nightmare to wire back to the dash switch. 2020 BMW X1 18d XDrive X-Line Auto
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| 20th Dec 2007 4:07 pm |
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Skep
Member Since: 04 Dec 2007
Location: between Sheffield, Chesterfield, Worksop and Mansfield
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yeh i fitted the LR onles bit only wired them into the main beam, makes life a bit easier! Only thing i noticed is a drip comin from where the waser bottle is just hopin its some spilt water from somewhere and i not got a leak!!! 
Dont really want to be takin the bumper off again! Unless i can reach it from somewhere else!
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| 20th Dec 2007 4:47 pm |
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Wex
Member Since: 16 Apr 2007
Location: Knackeragua
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Normally I don't strip the arches off to aid bumper removal.I just remove the screws from the inner wing and ever so slowly pull out the arch from the front leading, just edge enough to release the bumper.BKehoe showed me this simple trick , saves time.
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| 20th Dec 2007 5:27 pm |
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Skep
Member Since: 04 Dec 2007
Location: between Sheffield, Chesterfield, Worksop and Mansfield
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How does that work cos you cant get the Torx bolts out the side of the bumper which is behind the arch trim? Time savin tricks are always useful!!!! 
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| 20th Dec 2007 11:21 pm |
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Wex
Member Since: 16 Apr 2007
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Skep been a while since I had to strip the bumper tbh.It comes back to me each time I do it  .Ill have a look over the weekend and let you know the steps ,or maybe BKehoe can explain if hes watching.
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| 20th Dec 2007 11:26 pm |
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Skep
Member Since: 04 Dec 2007
Location: between Sheffield, Chesterfield, Worksop and Mansfield
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Im hoping i am not going nto have to remove it again, the drip has stopped now i hope!!!! If you or he has time it would be good to know though!
Do you know of a cure for the front fogs blowing the fuse saw it on here the other day but can find it now, or do i need dealer help??
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| 20th Dec 2007 11:32 pm |
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Wex
Member Since: 16 Apr 2007
Location: Knackeragua
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Yes , bring it to your dealer.I remember the thread vaguely , something about part of the harness/loom rubbing against a sharp metal edge or something like that.Did you try the search facility ?
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| 20th Dec 2007 11:57 pm |
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