Bumper replacement problems

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Bahnstormer

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I must be getting old, as I'm replacing the bumper on my Z4 2003 2.5, but having a few problems:

> Headlamp sprayer removal: It looks like you need to remove the body coloured cap , then slide the unit out of the bumper, does anyone know ow to remove the cap ?
> Bumper side clips: my clips have broken, and part of the clips is stuck in the - any idea how to remove it ?

Thanks All,

:D
 
You have to activate the pump to drive up the washer head, then grab it with pliers or similar, the cap unhooks from the top of the unit, but go steady the diamond shaped clip on the top can break quite easily.

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& previous thread :thumbsup:

http://www.z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=37929
 
Ewazix said:
You have to activate the pump to drive up the washer head, then grab it with pliers or similar, the cap unhooks from the top of the unit, but go steady the diamond shaped clip on the top can break quite easily.

cap.jpg

& previous thread :thumbsup:

http://www.z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=37929
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And if the diamond bit doesn't brake the cap might :headbang:
 
You can get your fingernails underneath the cap and gently pull it up. I found that removing the diamond bit from the pump easier than the cap (keep the cap and diamond bit together).
Good luck.
 
Thanks All - i can easily pull the cap up, but it is just getting the ca to separate from the spray nozzle (without breaking !)

The left hand side wing clip was missing, so had to order that, plus some clips for the lower grille.

Then its just case of getting the bumper lights and wing to align, and set the gaps. I also need to get broken half clip out of the wing before replacing it.

I also think I am going to stick the front plate on (ie NOT use the plinth) as the spray job is so nice !
 
I used some plastic trim removal tools (and a bit of swearing) to remove the broken bits of the clip out of the wing when I replaced both side clips. As they're already stuffed it doesn't really matter what you do to them as long as you don't damage the wing.
 
Thanks for all the posts so far. Just waiting on another side clip, and headlamp repair brackets before full reassembly.

Still haven't got the headlamp sprayers out yet, but should be ready to start again this weekend or one evening.

enzed4 - thanks for the tip - I need a trim removal tool anyway so will order that.
dhobbs - do you mean remove both the diamond AND the cap together ?
 
Found some Xenons , thanks to Volumex65 here on the forum, and they are now on , and working , which is great.

Just a small problem with the headlamp washers to sort , and I should be back out there !
 
enzed4 said:
I used some plastic trim removal tools (and a bit of swearing) to remove the broken bits of the clip out of the wing when I replaced both side clips. As they're already stuffed it doesn't really matter what you do to them as long as you don't damage the wing.
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I ended up breaking the clip out carefully with a screwdriver and a pair of pliers.

The new clip just clips into the wing and a careful bang with your fist clips the bumper neatly back into the bottom of the clip :)
 
Bahnstormer said:
enzed4 said:
I used some plastic trim removal tools (and a bit of swearing) to remove the broken bits of the clip out of the wing when I replaced both side clips. As they're already stuffed it doesn't really matter what you do to them as long as you don't damage the wing.
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I ended up breaking the clip out carefully with a screwdriver and a pair of pliers.

The new clip just clips into the wing and a careful bang with your fist clips the bumper neatly back into the bottom of the clip :)
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Where did you get the clips? BMW want £30 EACH for them...

Mike
 
Bahnstormer said:
Found some Xenons , thanks to Volumex65 here on the forum, and they are now on , and working , which is great.

Just a small problem with the headlamp washers to sort , and I should be back out there !
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The lights you have are my old ones I think. Sold them to volumex65 about a month ago when I changed mine to post facelift ones. Not sure why he didn't fit them but I'm glad they have gone to good use. Did you have to change your lcm or did you just have your existing one coded?
 
MACK said:
The lights you have are my old ones I think. Sold them to volumex65 about a month ago when I changed mine to post facelift ones
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I got them as I thought mine would fail the MOT - didn`t , so passed them on to someone who`s need was greater than mine :thumbsup:
 
volumex65 said:
MACK said:
The lights you have are my old ones I think. Sold them to volumex65 about a month ago when I changed mine to post facelift ones
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I got them as I thought mine would fail the MOT - didn`t , so passed them on to someone who`s need was greater than mine :thumbsup:
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What was the issue with your lights?
 
MACK said:
volumex65 wrote: ↑Wed Jul 05, 2017 11:47 am
MACK wrote: ↑Wed Jul 05, 2017 11:43 amThe lights you have are my old ones I think. Sold them to volumex65 about a month ago when I changed mine to post facelift ones
I got them as I thought mine would fail the MOT - didn`t , so passed them on to someone who`s need was greater than mine


What was the issue with your lights?
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The drivers side wouldn't self level but occasionally it would after a few minutes driving , thought the easiest solution was a replacement (1 or both) , but car passed , and so far has been good as gold :?
 
volumex65 said:
MACK said:
volumex65 wrote: ↑Wed Jul 05, 2017 11:47 am
MACK wrote: ↑Wed Jul 05, 2017 11:43 amThe lights you have are my old ones I think. Sold them to volumex65 about a month ago when I changed mine to post facelift ones
I got them as I thought mine would fail the MOT - didn`t , so passed them on to someone who`s need was greater than mine


What was the issue with your lights?
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The drivers side wouldn't self level but occasionally it would after a few minutes driving , thought the easiest solution was a replacement (1 or both) , but car passed , and so far has been good as gold :?
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Interesting it's the first time I've heard of the e85 headlights playing up like that. I though you were going to say it had done the usual filling with water due to the rear seal.
 
Thanks Volumex65 - Lights now in but have a broken headlamp washer and leak so just that to fix, re-attach front plate, and I am back in business ! :D
 
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