Remove Rear Reflectors on F10 M Sport?

F10 HRE · 01-06-2012, 10:11 PM

Hello eveyone. Does anyone know how to remove the rear reflectors without damaging the rear bumper? I'd like to paint it to match my car. Thanks in advance...

F10 HRE

Krash7172 · 01-07-2012, 07:02 PM

Already threads on this topic. Search it. Use fishing line or dental floss. You can buy pre-painted reflectors online.

EV0LVE · 01-07-2012, 10:26 PM

I haven't found the thread for removing the rear reflectors. What I do know is that there's at least 1 clip holding it. I looked under the bumper and I saw it but couldn't push it out.

If anyone knows how, we'd appreciate your input.

Krash7172 · 01-07-2012, 11:35 PM

OK, I'll throw you a bone here...

I used a piece of heavy fishing line. Slip it behind the reflector on the end closer to the center of the vehicle and pull. This pic is of the left side reflector. I bought an extra set to paint.

EV0LVE · 01-08-2012, 12:44 AM

Thanks for the bone! I'll try it tomorrow and report on here sir.

TravG · 01-20-2021, 04:57 PM

How about getting the new one in? It looks like it should just snap in place but it doesnt. I know I bought the right one because it has the M package and the reflector I bought said it was for the M package.

Is there a trick to getting this too snap in place by chance?

Thanks

TravG · 01-22-2021, 03:49 PM

I actually did get this in. Had to bend the reflector to what almost felt like the point of breaking it and it all snapped into place.

ramman434 · 01-25-2021, 10:26 AM

I did this last year when I bought my F10. Super easy to do. I have plastic trim removal tools ($22 on Amazon for a case), so popped the reflector out within 10 sec.

The new reflector snapped directly in without bending or anything. Did both in under 2 min. Makes the rear look so much better

Jeffcharger · 01-26-2021, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by TravG

I actually did get this in. Had to bend the reflector to what almost felt like the point of breaking it and it all snapped into place.

Ok, show us a picture!

550bye · 01-27-2021, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by TravG

I actually did get this in. Had to bend the reflector to what almost felt like the point of breaking it and it all snapped into place.

Ok, show us a picture!

I added LED lights in place of the reflectors. I think they costed about $45. I tapped into my park/running light, brake and signal. I'll post a couple of pics after I swap my bumpers to M this weekend.

ezaircon4jc · 01-27-2021, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 550bye

I added LED lights in place of the reflectors. I think they costed about $45. I tapped into my park/running light, brake and signal. I'll post a couple of pics after I swap my bumpers to M this weekend.

OK... SPILL THE BEANS!!! Link? DIY?

550bye · 01-28-2021, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by ezaircon4jc

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Originally Posted by 550bye

I added LED lights in place of the reflectors. I think they costed about $45. I tapped into my park/running light, brake and signal. I'll post a couple of pics after I swap my bumpers to M this weekend.

OK... SPILL THE BEANS!!! Link? DIY?

Haha, it was an eBay buy and they are cheaper now. They have smoked, clear and red lenses to choose from, there are also different lighting options now. I take some pictures this week of the install as well as what it looks like between a non-M bumper vs M bumper. Awesome buy though, I am yet to see any BMW's around my area with these lights.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-528I-53....m46890.l49292

01-06-2012, 10:11 PM	#1
F10 HRE Second Lieutenant 29 Rep 267 Posts Drives: Black F10 M Sport Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: San Diego, CA. iTrader: (0)	Remove Rear Reflectors on F10 M Sport? Hello eveyone. Does anyone know how to remove the rear reflectors without damaging the rear bumper? I'd like to paint it to match my car. Thanks in advance... F10 HRE
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01-07-2012, 07:02 PM	#2
Krash7172 Second Lieutenant 63 Rep 236 Posts Drives: 2018 530e, 2020 X4 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Already threads on this topic. Search it. Use fishing line or dental floss. You can buy pre-painted reflectors online.
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EV0LVE Captain 41 Rep 776 Posts Drives: F10 535i SG Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: So Cal iTrader: (1)	I haven't found the thread for removing the rear reflectors. What I do know is that there's at least 1 clip holding it. I looked under the bumper and I saw it but couldn't push it out. If anyone knows how, we'd appreciate your input.
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Krash7172 Second Lieutenant 63 Rep 236 Posts Drives: 2018 530e, 2020 X4 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	OK, I'll throw you a bone here... I used a piece of heavy fishing line. Slip it behind the reflector on the end closer to the center of the vehicle and pull. This pic is of the left side reflector. I bought an extra set to paint. Attached Images
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01-08-2012, 12:44 AM	#5
EV0LVE Captain 41 Rep 776 Posts Drives: F10 535i SG Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: So Cal iTrader: (1)	Thanks for the bone! I'll try it tomorrow and report on here sir.
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TravG Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 2017 X3 Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	How about getting the new one in? It looks like it should just snap in place but it doesnt. I know I bought the right one because it has the M package and the reflector I bought said it was for the M package. Is there a trick to getting this too snap in place by chance? Thanks
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01-22-2021, 03:49 PM	#7
TravG Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 2017 X3 Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	I actually did get this in. Had to bend the reflector to what almost felt like the point of breaking it and it all snapped into place.
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01-25-2021, 10:26 AM	#8
ramman434 Lieutenant 712 Rep 538 Posts Drives: F30 335i Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL iTrader: (0)	I did this last year when I bought my F10. Super easy to do. I have plastic trim removal tools ($22 on Amazon for a case), so popped the reflector out within 10 sec. The new reflector snapped directly in without bending or anything. Did both in under 2 min. Makes the rear look so much better __________________ '07 Montego Blue/Saddle Brown E92 335i - 6spd. - SOLD '16 Carbon Black Metallic F10 535i M-Sport - TOTALED 11/21/21 '13 Black Sapphire Metallic F30 335i M-Sport - unknown charge pipe, MSport Exhaust, 20" 405M wheels, $61k MSRP, CF M4 Mirror caps & Spoiler, NGK plugs, Dinan Coils, BMS intake
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