How To Replace Your 2009-2011 BMW 3-Series Front Bumper Cover | DIY | ReveMoto Painted Car Parts
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Learn how to replace BMW 3-Series (328i) Front Bumper Cover. This may look difficult but it can be achieved with simple tools and some elbow grease.
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0:00 Start
0:10 Tools needed
0:35 Remove the top bumper screws
1:16 Remove the lower bumper bolts
1:55 Fender liner clips/bolt removal
2:15 Remove the bumper
2:50 Disconnect the fog lights
3:24 Transfer the bumper accessories
5:53 Fog light removal & bezel
8:45 Lower grille removal
10:00 Top grille removal
11:59 Side reflector removal
12:14 Mount the front bumper
12:45 Secure the bumper with the bolts/screws
13:17 Connect the fog lights
14:06 Bumper retainer/bracket install
15:02 Secure the fender liners
16:25 Secure the lower bumper bolts
17:40 Secure top bolts & check the hood alignment
19:20 Outro
A 2011 BMW 3-Series front bumper cover replacement can be a bit more work than some vehicles. If you purchase a bumper from anywhere, it will not come with any accessories. We always recommend that you reuse anything from your original bumper. It will save you money and time. Just like any other vehicle, you'll need to remove the bolts and plastic push-pins from under the hood, under the car, and from the wheel-wells. We'll have a more detailed description below. This DIY job is easy-peasy.
TOOLS NEEDED:
A torques bit-T30, a socket wrench with an 8mm socket long & short, a flat-head screwdriver or a panel clip remover/pliers, a drill, and double-sided tape (preferably 3M).
REMOVAL:
As you can see we raised the car up because BMWs are generally pretty low. We started with the top of the bumper or near the grille. You may want to do this last, in the event you take off the last screw the bumper just falls off. It probably won't but, anything can happen. This is where the torque bits come in handy. Followed by using the 8mm socket on the bottom of the bumper, then on the wheel wells. This goes without saying, but do not lose any bolts or get them mixed up with others.
To remove the front bumper cover, pull the ends gently. There are typically brackets holding the bumper on the two ends and underneath the headlights. Be sure to disconnect the fog lights before you let the bumper drop. The last thing you want to do is to replace the wiring harness.
BUMPER ACCESSORIES:
We began with the weather stripping on the top of the bumper. These two pieces easily slide off. Your bumper will have metal brackets for that bolts go into, you can remove these with your flat-head screwdriver or panel clip pliers. You do have to drill the holes on the aftermarket bumper, if your bumper has pre-drilled holes, that's best. Remove the fog lights with the 8mm socket. Also, remove the small grille cover by pushing the tabs down and snapping it out. To install the grille, simply push it down onto the new bumper. Removing the lower grille is similar to the small ones next to the fog lights. Be sure to firmly press it to secure when installing it, you should hear it snap on. The top grilles are no different, except the push out or away from the bumper. Unlike the other grilles, the top grilles have to be installed from the outside of the bumper pushed in.
INSTALL:
This is the easy part. You've already done the hard part of removing the bumper. Just work your way backward to install the bumper. Remember the front bumper snaps on underneath the headlights and at the fenders. Secure the bumper by hand tighten the top bolts so it doesn't fall down. Don't forget about plugging in your fog lights, it's much easier when the bumper is not secured. This BMW had a metal bracket that was stuck to the fender don't forget to properly install that. Put the same bolts back into the wheel's well side. You've got a few steps left. Insert and secure the bottom screws/bolts. Lastly, tighten the bolts under the hood or on the top of the bumper. Make sure the hood aligns correctly with the bumper. And, that's it, you've replaced your BMW front bumper cover.
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Thank you for this! I just bought my first 328i & it's the first car to really get me into working on cars, and I've loved watching tutorials on working on these cars.
We're glad we could help! The 3-series is such a nice car and there is so many engine and exterior mods you can do to make it looking so nice. Thank you for watching!
This was a great video. Excellent work and directions and quick to the point.
Thank you Lolo! If you have any questions please reach out to us and if you need any parts for your car. Reach out to www.ReveMoto.com
I liked video purely because there are no dislikes. Keep it up brother.
We're still trying to make these videos better, so we appreciate the encouragement!
This is the video I was looking for. Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Nice video ...... basic and simple . Great job !
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We are delighted we could be of help!
Great video. I have to change the ambient temp sensor. Thanks!
Glad it helped
GREAT JOB !!!
Thank you! We're here to help.
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I hope you found that CLIP at 14:01 that fell into the bumper :D Nice video tho ! thanks
Yeah we did a little banging and heard it ahha.
Hi , really good video , could you please post the link or picture for the headlight washer Nozzle cover. I have replaced the number but not sure what shape of cover I need for the headlight washer nozzle hole on the bumper.
So for that you need to supply the VIN number to dealership to get correct one. There is a few different options. Go to www.ReveMoto.com chat or fill out the parts request we will find it for you. We will also paint it so you don’t have an unpainted one
What does the interchangeability between front bumpers look like based off year? I have a 2011 328ix but I know it can fit parts from other models/years. Can’t seem to find a handbook on what those parts are though. 😬
Hello Ashe! Please message us and we can try and help you out. Just mention you are from TH-cam. Basically, if the fenders and hood are the same style/fit, then you can swap the bumpers out. Usually, folks will get the M-style bumper. I hope this helps and please subscribe, it helps us a ton! 🤘
Dude,your previous bumper doesn,t have a washing sistem for the headlights like a neweone?
Hello. This particular customer purchased the bumper online and chose the wrong bumper. He didn't have headlight washers. He opted to just get the covers on instead of getting a new bumper without headlight washers.
Hi, the piece that holds the fog light do you carry that in stock?
Hello Laquita! There are two pieces, the bracket and the fog light itself. Unfortunately, we do not stock either. Please chat with us at www.revemoto.com and we can get you a fog light with the housing (one piece). The bracket (the piece the fog light screws into) seems to be part of the bumper and we do not have that. BMW may have the bracket but it looks to be part of, or glued to the bumper. Thank yo for watching!
Will this bumper fit an 08 e90 328i sedan?
The BMW bumpers come with quite a few different options. If you can grab the part number, we can definitely send you the link to the one that's right for your car. Sorry couldn't be of more help!
Can the headlight be replaced with newer model ones ?
Yes, they can if the shape and plug are the same. There are a lot of different options to choose from. Just make sure the lights are compatible with you particular 3-Series. Thanks for watching!
ayyy i got the same color
It's a very cool color! Thank you for watching!
Will a 2009 bumper for 328xi fit on the same model but 2011?
Yes, I believe it would. BUT, DO NOT TAKE MY WORD for it. Double check with the BMW forums and do you research. The adjacent parts look to be the same. You want to definitely see if the fenders and headlights are the same shape. Folks convert to the M-style bumper all the time with us. Double check and good luck!
@@ReveMoto thank you
can I replace on a 2007 pre-lci put this bumper?
Sorry that I would not be sure as there might be holders that maybe needed.
i have a gap between hood and bumper
Hello! Try adjusting the hood bolts and moving the hood back. You may want to also check the bumper and be sure it's properly installed. Sometimes the rebar or headlights will stop it from sitting 100% snug. Please subscribe, it helps us a ton! 😃
Pretty easy to do? I’m swapping my front and rears and putting new headlights let me know if I can do it myself so I ain’t gotta spend my life on it 😂
You can do it! It just a several bolts and some clips. The headlights are the same plus the wire harness. The rear bumper follows the same concept, except there may be a few bolts when you lift trunk. Good luck and thank you for watching!
@@ReveMoto thank you so much