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Rear Bumper Removal

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Rear Bumper Removal

Post by spammy » Thu Sep 29, 2022 4:59 pm

Has anyone removed the rear bumper on z4 e85 without taking the wheels off? have tried but can't get the tools in to leaver the plastic pins out with the wheels on? any ideas.

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Rear Bumper Removal

Post by Wassup » Thu Sep 29, 2022 6:50 pm

Have you tried to jack the car up? It'll give you more room to work with and get hold of a tack lifter that'll help get those pesky plastic pins out...
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Rear Bumper Removal

Post by dhobbs » Thu Sep 29, 2022 7:31 pm

It's tricky bit doable. I did this recently with different long nose pliers and flat head screwdrivers to start the pin coming out Also a tack remover helps but need the correct angle.
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Rear Bumper Removal

Post by Zedebee » Thu Sep 29, 2022 8:25 pm

Flat head screwdriver and strong fingernails will do it
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Post by spammy » Thu Sep 29, 2022 8:44 pm

thanks guys I'll give it a go. :thumbsup:

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Rear Bumper Removal

Post by zriha » Fri Sep 30, 2022 9:16 am

I think this can help you:
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Rear Bumper Removal

Post by spammy » Fri Sep 30, 2022 9:38 am

Great video thanks :)

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