BMW E46 330ci 325ci Rear Bumper Removal

[@thespiderkelly9589]

No need to remove covers inside boot/trunk. Just remove two T50 trox bolts, and remove clips as you showed. BMW put two holes in the underside of bumper cover specifically for this purpose.

[@paulcrowe6586]

Yeh, Har Har Har....try to turn those bolt after 15 years of no lube assembly at factory. They will be welded in there.

[@thespiderkelly9589]

@@paulcrowe6586 Done it on a 2004 320d about a year ago. Had no issue then. Came out without heat or too much effort.

[@dantheman1337]

Tried this on mine and design did not allow the (t45 nlt 50) bolts to be removed. They have a few different models and this vid works with all of them

[@evanfinch4987]

​@@paulcrowe6586 LOL what? This is the dumbest shit I've read today.

[@anonypersona3189]

For Mtech 2 / ZHP rear bumpers you can't access those T50 bolts. There are holes, but if you look up inside you can't get to the T50 as part of the bumper obscures it.

[@pastytit]

who would give this a dislike? excellent video. .thanks..

[@bimmermerchant]

+pastytit Thanks for your support and we agree, who would give this video a dislike?

[@Brokenneckj]

dislikes help, they help keep videos from the youtube homepage clean by not showing information and topics that have already been learned or completed, Just like bumper videos, do we need a hundred suggestions AFTER we already did the job... No, So after you watch it DISLIKE it so you are not inundated with topics you may have already covered. To the uploader its nothing personal we just don't need suggestions on subjects we should have learned the first time. If uploaders made good videos, we would not need to continue research. However, I will continue to research this topic

[@stevetkocz]

Thanks for sharing this, It helped me in the removal of my E46 M3 bumper. Quick note for other M3 owners there are no poles poking out of the M3 bumper so when you start to remove it it will drop as soon as the bolts have cleared the body work so be ready especially if your doing it on your own ;)

[@bimmermerchant]

Thanks for that input steven.

[@Bryso21]

A1 video, very well organized and your pointing while taping is spot on haha

[@bimmermerchant]

Thanks

[@echarity]

Another great job. I have a 2001 E46 Convertible. It has the backup sensors that give an audible beep with their is something near where you're backing up towards. Make sure the wires are re-installed the same way they were taken off. While having some collision work performed, the shop didn't re-assemble correctly. Had to take it back and have them do it correctly.

[@normandavies8317]

Great video, I'm just about about to do mine and your experience has made it much easier for me, Thanks from the UK

[@bimmermerchant]

Thank you. Glad that DK liked our Video.

[@Krausen69]

Thanks for the video! I never came to the idea to look after those three screws inside. In all videos I found for the other e46 models the removal of the bumper was different...

[@bimmermerchant]

Thank you for watching. And glad the video was helpful.

[@jgl112452]

All other videos show removing the bolts holding the impact shocks to the rear bumper carrier when removing the bumper. If the bolts are corroded like mine were your method could save time and difficulty. Thanks for the idea.

[@bimmermerchant]

Thanks for letting us know

[@bimmermerchant]

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[@david543ntl]

Thanks for this. My 330ci convertible is a track day car only, so as its lowered it is hard to get a jack under it to quickly get the wheels off. I made a "quick release" bumper cover for the front, so I can quickly remove the cover and put a jack on the aluminium cross brace (with a long piece of wood that goes between the bumper struts/dampers) - it takes about 2 minutes to get the front off. I wanted to see if I could do the same with the rear, so your video really helped!! Thanks

[@bimmermerchant]

e46 make good track car, therefore good choice. Glad our video help. Thanks for watching www.bimmermerchant.com

[@madfisherisme]

Hey bro I have the same car I was wondering if it's possible to just remove the lower black trim on the rear bumper I wanna take it out and paint match it to the bumper

[@ercsey]

Great video! Helped me a lot. Greetings from Romania.

[@jenseninterceptor3416]

Hi great video but as lm planning to replace faulty parking sensors it would have been really great if you could show the back of the car with the bumper fully removed

[@bimmermerchant]

Thank you for watching. We will do a follow up and make sure we show bumper fully removed

[@andriusGNR]

i was thinking it will be helpful because I need to replace one of the parking sensors,so probably need to remove the bumper aswell,but yours doesn't have any PDC at all .How come? thought every standard bmw has parking sensors at the rear at least?

[@ivans_in_danger]

Can't you just remove the bumper cover by using a T50 in the underside holes and then popping the clips in the wheel well off?

[@bimmermerchant]

There are various ways to remove bumper, we showed our removal method. Fee free to explain your removal process.

[@phillemery8639]

@@bimmermerchant thanks I tried to undo the t50 bolts but they were seized so this video came in really handy

[@dantheman1337]

Mine were t45 bolts. An absolute bitch to get at, and once loosened the design of the diffuser / bumper on mine ( different from this) didn't allow the bolts to be removed anyway. So this video shows the best method!

[@Kalixes]

You Sir deserve a medal :) thank you for this video, you just saved my a**. :)

[@bimmermerchant]

Thank you for these kind words. We appreciate your feedback. Hope you're already a subscriber to our channel. Feel free to share it with anyone that could benefit from it.

[@darkoz1692]

Thank you for another thorough video, very helpful

[@bimmermerchant]

Thanks for watching

[@isma1596]

I have a 2001 coupe, does it have bolts too? I saw other videos where the car have no bolts i believe, thanks.

[@wytattoo444]

why the same place different size bolts???what the fxxk they think?

[@nzjemountfort]

Hey hoping you could help me with a quick question - Do rear bumpers have any play like the ability to move up down / back forward? i.e. is this normal play from the shocks?

[@markperez6195]

Hi Is the removal for the mtech 2 rear bumper of the E46 coupe the same as this video?

[@k1ngydoteth403]

@bimmermerchant Would I be able to use hot water and beat the panel if I have damaged mine a bit, after removing it?

[@andylevett4339]

Hi If you can pull the bumper out to put a new sensor in , without removing rear bumper let me know Cheers

[@stephenkeen1384]

Have you ever had to replace the Rear Lower Tail Panel (they rust) on this car?

[@bimmermerchant]

No, we haven’t. We are in California so rust isn’t an issue for us

[@ErikTheVikingMechanic]

Don't need to remove inner wheel arch trim. You can see and access that 10mm top corner.

[@bimmermerchant]

thanks for the input

[@YootubeUK]

Good video! I would easily have missed a couple of those screws, while simple it isn't quite as simple as some cars.

[@bimmermerchant]

Thank you for watching our channel appreciate your feedback. Feel free to share our channel with anyone that could benefit from it.

[@IAMTVWorld]

dude I have 2004 bmw 318ci e46 convertible. I have a problem in automatic soft top. can you please tell me how to operate it manually?

[@JOMPI9]

is it the same steps on a touring ? Got a 325xi 2001

[@hugogodinez7766]

Thanks for ur time.... well done...👍

[@SuperBumblee]

Do you need to remove the bumper in order to replace the parking sensors bud?

[@bimmermerchant]

Yes makes it easier to removed sensors

[@kishoreda]

Hey buddy can you do a soft top installation on a BMW E 46 or 325 CI year 2005 thank you

[@SDKwarrior]

how bad is it that i was pulling someone out with the rear tow hook and it pulled out the crash bumper on one side? i believe the strut came apart from seeing how you did it in this video. how could i fix that?

[@bimmermerchant]

hard to say what damage was done by pulling from tow hook. remove bumper and see what damage was made, hopefully no frame damage

[@freddypalacios1668]

Thanks brotha i did it and it was like a charm thanks buddy

[@jbearbruh]

Perfect bumper removal tutorial!

[@bimmermerchant]

Thanks Jessy, don't forget to support us by sharing your video with other bimmer enthusiast and subscribing. Take care.

[@ccast6830]

Super helpful, thanks man!

[@yllibajraktari406]

thanks for this share,i need for 325 ci coupe bumper can you help me :)

[@ravinoetzel8581]

Thanks man, this video was really helpfull for me :)

[@manyarshaikh8021]

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[@alancooper7062]

Gee thats a long tedios way of removing bumper ?? I just did mine on my e46 320ci coupe i removed one screw from outer edge of wheel liner both sides obviously, then removed 2 torx screws that are accessed through holes in bumper, (vertical ) and slid off, took less than 3 minutes,,

[@bimmermerchant]

good to hear, please post a video.

[@Brokenneckj]

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[@pianothatilove]

Nice video buddy, much appreciated!

[@bimmermerchant]

Glad you enjoyed it. Be sure to subscribe for more DIY videos and be sure to check out our website for all your BMW E46 parts www.bimmermerchant.com

[@tjsailing5232]

Unless you car is very rusty the torx come out easy

[@BurbuL997]

Thanks for tutorial bro, good job!

[@bimmermerchant]

Glad you enjoyed it. Be sure to visit our website for all e46 parts www.bimmermerchant.com

[@thercchannel5757]

thanks mate, you helped much

[@bimmermerchant]

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[@thercchannel5757]

@@bimmermerchant i will

[@juansantos1614]

Thank u so much! Help a lot

[@krzysio15000]

You helped me a lot. Thank you.

[@bimmermerchant]

Glad we could help. Be sure to check out our website for all your pre-owned bmw parts. www.bimmermerchant.com

[@1984FordCapri]

Thanks great video

[@nikskin30]

Brilliant! Thanks!

[@bimmermerchant]

thanks for watching

[@whitsletrucks5150]

Good video keep it up

[@Bostonclassics1]

Excellent video.

[@bimmermerchant]

Thanks

[@eltelturbo]

Great video boss. Thanks

[@bimmermerchant]

Glad you enjoyed it. Be sure to visit our website for all your pre-owned bmw parts www.bimmermerchant.com

[@blitzy3244]

I hate those cheap ass fake plastic screws lmao...like you expect them to twist but you have to just force them out. I broke the handle of one and now the "screw" part that doesn't even function as a screw is lodged in my trunk. (Thankfully this was when I was trying to access the DVD port or whatever to install a bluetooth, nothing vital.)

[@SuperLukiano]

Thanks man

[@cdb1275]

Really useful. Thanks

[@barisdereli3244]

Very nice you help me Thanks 😁😁😁

[@bimmermerchant]

Glad we could help. Be sure to check out our website for all your pre-owned bmw parts. www.bimmermerchant.com

[@BA-pv2tj]

Helpful video, Thx man.

[@jahjahsounddutchiekilla6426]

thanks

[@PPJl]

Muy útil el video te ahorra tiempo y dinero Gracias

[@bimmermerchant]

De Nada.

[@VicOrlando]

Fantastic

[@Nirotceh1]

Chingon! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@freddymendoza5163]

This is a great video...

[@bimmermerchant]

thanks freddy. Let us know if you need any parts for your e46 later down the road.

[@ciparsnumurs3944]

Exelent.. Thanks.

[@Dolcefarniente1000RR]

dude, ossom video

[@MJH211]

good video/ Thats a bumper cover not a bumper

[@DarkTakoshi]

Cool dog!

[@electrosebooo6083]

Grerat man, thx : )

[@jackyboy7675]

Proper video

[@TheSkylineGODZILLA]

Thats strong

[@tothakos3987]

Nice dog

[@jocalibusohump]

Nice

[@bimmermerchant]

Thanks

[@Skandalos]

Perfect :)

[@kishoreda]

Hey buddy can you do a soft top installation on a BMW E 46 or 325 CI year 2005 thank you

[@seanfish428]

Perfect video. Thankyou

[@bimmermerchant]

Thank you for watching our channel. Feel free to share it with anyone that could benefit from it.

[@JamesWilson-lo7fg]

Thanks

[@alioral1358]

Thx

[@kishoreda]

Hey buddy can you do a soft top installation on a BMW E 46 or 325 CI year 2005 thank you

[@Oneklickmedia]

I have the same and will find out this weekend. Wondering if you confirm that it’s same method or not.

[@JamesWilson-lo7fg]

Thanks