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04-13-2024, 07:32 AM | #1 |
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2016 BMW F10 M Sport Bumper Issues
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I've recently bought a 2016 F10 520d M Sport and there are a few issues with both the front and back bumpers which I would like to fix if at all possible without buying new bumpers. The first issue is with the back bumper, just below the bottom edge of the boot lid. As you can see from the two images, there is no gap between the top of the bumper and the bottom of the boot lid edge, which has caused the boot lid paint to be completely rubbed off in two places and therefore, rusting might be an issue in the future. There is a tow bar fitted so the bumper was definitely removed at some point but it is lining up everywhere else so it doesn't seem that it's out of place. Any suggestions? The second issue is with the front bumper, where the side of the bumper meets the side fender. There is a big gap between the bumper and the fender and they also don't line up properly which looks bad. There is damage to the underside of the bumper on the same side so it looks like it was previously driven onto a kerb and it pulled off a bit. Is this something that could be adjusted better? Thanks! |
04-13-2024, 01:07 PM | #2 | |
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When remounting, take a look at the bumper carrier and the actual interface to the rear bumper...there is lip on the carrier that requires the mating side on the bumper cover to fit into, else the bumper cover sits on top of the lip, making it too close to the trunk lid when it's closed. If this isn't clear, then post some pictures after your remove your bumper cover, and I'll help you marry the cover to the carrier correctly. |
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There are many reasons why that fender/bumper cover location may not seat correctly, and more often than not, it's because, the wheelwell liner wasn't removed, and when trying to fit the bumper cover correctly, one or more mor of the lower plastic covers under the car and in the wheelwell are not properly aligned, and this location is often the LAST to be secured. If the plastic tap is fractured or partially missing, the bumper cover can be repaired, so reach out if this is the case.....else try readjusting the bumper, after removing the wheel liner. |
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I only got around to removing the rear bumper recently and I was unable to fix the issue. The lip on the inside of the bumper that is meant to keep it down seems to be quite flimsy and out of shape and the bumper is still bulging up too high. I think the only option is to replace the bumper. |
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Another option, over a "new" bumper which most likely will require painting, which isn't cheap, would be to pick up a $20 heat gun off Amazon and use it, not a hair dryer, on the inside of the bumper (not on the outside where paint may bubble if too much heat is applied), and once the bumper is warm, use a few 2x4 wood pieces and two or three clamps to make the bumper "flat" to squeeze it flat until the plastic cools downs, in less than 30 minutes or so.
This will allow you to put the bumper back on and it will lay flat (unless it's installed incorrectly again. Hope this helps save you some $'s. Cheers. Last edited by M_Bimmer; 08-12-2024 at 10:11 PM.. |
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