Front bumper — removal and installation (BMW 7 Series E32)

The bumper is positioned so that no damage occurs in a collision at a speed of up to 4 km/h. The impact energy is absorbed by the aluminum mount located inside and two hydraulic shock-absorbing buffers. The shock-absorbing buffers are mounted on two easily deformable, replaceable elements, the so-called shock-absorbing blocks. At a collision speed of up to 15 km/h, the impact energy is absorbed by the deformation of the hydraulic buffer and shock-absorbing blocks, i.e. damage to the engine mounts (supports) is prevented.

Removal

Remove the three outer bolts of the front wheel arch protection panels on the left and right. Pull the panels out of the bumper from the side.

Note: There is no need to remove the front wheels.

Remove the sliding clips of the radiator grille in the bumper by prying the clip up and then pulling it out.

Pry the grill up at the top and remove it.

Remove the TORX T-50 bolts from the shock absorbing buffers on the left and right.



Pull the bumper forward with the help of an assistant.

If equipped, disconnect the fog light plugs and/or headlamp cleaning system hoses. Clamp the hoses to prevent fluid from leaking.

Installation

If necessary, assemble the bumper.

Insert the bumper horizontally with the help of an assistant. If available, connect the fog light plugs and/or headlight cleaning system hoses.

Insert the bumper into the side guides and press it back.

Align the bumper parallel to the body, secure with bolts and tighten them to a torque of 40 Nm.



The distance between the bumper and the body should be equal to A = 5+1 mm.

The height of the bumper is adjusted by rotating the plastic insert with an internal hexagon in the shock-absorbing buffer.

Insert the radiator grille, insert the sliding clips and hammer them in.

Install and bolt the front wheel arch protection panels.