Grille replacement BMW f3x - Best ' how to' method, no tools, 5 minutes

There are many videos on how to replace the kidney grille on a BMW 3 series or 4 series (f series). One method, which i particularly like, takes 40 seconds but is quite risky for the grille you remove. Other ' best ways to replace' videos involve removing the complete front bumper, which not only take a lot of time (30 min +) but a number of tools and eventually, the same amount of finger work.
This method only takes 5 minutes, requires no tools and can be done by everyone who is not 'a regular' at a fast food restaurant. So if you are lazy ánd scared to break your car/grille, this is the way for you.
This is not a sponsored video and I have purchased the grille myself. The link below however is an affiliate link to support the channel in purchasing other stuff to experiment with.
This grille (gloss black, single slit/line)
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BMW, kidney, grill, grille, f3x, f30, f31, f34, f36, f80, f81, f84, gloss black, chrome, how to, replacement, diy, bmw 320i, bmw 320d, bmw 325d, bmw 328i, bmw 330i, bmw 330d, bmw 335i, bmw 335d, bmw 340i

[@jmsterdam]

If you agree that this is the best way to replace the grill, hit the like button.

[@Satd1988]

This is definitely the best way to do this. I found that getting a flat head screwdriver to help push the bottom ones up helped more than trying it with your fingers.

[@jjs3287]

Works if you have the right sized hands, did mine this way as did not fancy undoing and bending panels. Clean the apertures prior to fitting the new grilles!

[@erikvanzummeren]

Wauw, echt een top how-to. Altijd al afgevraagd hoe je dit doet. Ga zo door, meer filmpjes svp!!!

[@berny_electric_22]

Hey J, do I have to push down the clips or pull them up?

[@jmsterdam]

You pull them towards the inside. So the ones on the top down and the ones on the bottom up. Have a look at the grill you are replacing, that should give a clue on how to remove it

[@ehpjhelmond8877]

Tnx voor het filmpje, had idd geen zin om hele voorkant eraf te schroeven idd

[@tjk_9000]

No idea what language this was but I understood enough of it. Thanks!

[@jmsterdam]

TJ its the Dutch language and hopefully you enabled the subtitles :-)

[@rekcufrehtoM-olleH]

I'm 1.88m and 100kg and workout a lot, there were no chance to fit my shovels in😢

[@jmsterdam]

In that caee unfortunately you need to remove the bumper or find someone who is willing to squeeze their fingers in…

[@shiznit911]

great video, I found this the best way to do it, thanks for sharing.

[@jmsterdam]

Thanks

[@deanmorgan7011]

What I did with mine as I was no longer keeping the old kidney grills, I cut the fins off whilst on the caR, I could see all the clips and get to them quite easy, obviously if your keeping your old grill don't do that, but rather than trying to get your fingers through just cut the fins off.

[@jmsterdam]

That is indeed a good way if you are disposing the old one. However, you could sell the old one easily if you keep it uncut.

[@watchtimothy638]

Ook als “papzak” met dikke vingers lukt het aardig. Bedankt voor informatieve video!

[@jmsterdam]

Dan ben je dus nog slank genoeg 😀👍🏻

[@harolddejesus9160]

Mine wouldn’t budge, so I just took my hammer and smashed it. I added red bars inside of my 2015 328i then added the all black grill.

[@KeNNethlVhh]

👌🏼🙏

[@Maestro1880]

Toch maar proberen op deze manier. Volgende week als ik men 116i heb. Thx

[@jmsterdam]

Het hoeft niet bij elk model zo eenvoudig te gaan. Op een 4 serie bijvoorbeeld is het een ramp maar kan het wel... Ben benieuwd hoe het op een 1 serie lukt.

[@soeris1981]

Oké. goeie o

[@kriskros81]

Thanks for the video . Gonna try it today ..

[@jmsterdam]

Let me know if it worked for you

[@kriskros81]

@@jmsterdam
IT WORKED . JUST THE WAY YOU TOLD . NICE AND EASY
THANKS

[@sevkettosun9801]

Mooi netjes 👏👏👍👍

[@DerineShorts]

Werkt deze ook voor een F48 X1 model?

[@jmsterdam]

Dag DeeDee, ik heb nog nooit op een x1 vervangen dus ik weet niet of dat daarop ook werkt. Als ik naar een plaatje kijk van de grill op een x1 verwacht ik dat het ook zo kan. Maar het gaat niet op elk model zo makkelijk, op bijvoorbeeld een 4 serie is het heel lastig.

[@angelortunorubio6899]

Thanks for the tutorial!

[@jmsterdam]

You are welcome!

[@alleyesonmeino.c180]

Thank you so Much 😀

[@jmsterdam]

Youre welcome