E39 [BMW 5 Series 1995 - 2003] Front Bumper Removal

This is my first DIY video, so easy on me :) I wanted to fix a bumper problem on my BMW E39 but couldn't find a video for this model. Anyway I fixed it myself and learned a few things that I thought might be helpful to others too.
I am a hobbyist, so any suggestions and pointers would be helpful in case you see something that can be improved.

[@ericgasteron4087]

A rare honest video on car maintenance with some dude struggling, just like most of us. Thank you for not editing it into a hypocritical textbook reference.

[@andresvelasquez8155]

thank you very much for uploading this video. This is a really common issue with this cars, now I fix mine.

[@ianl7679]

Worked great for me, thanks. I tried popping it back into place from the wheel well as some people suggested, and it was too hard. Following your video on removing the bumper cover, I just needed to find a Torx T50 bit and unbolt one side. It only took about 15 minutes to pull the bumper cover forward, push it back onto the rail from the front, and put everything back in place.

[@crackleradio]

Thanks for this, same problem - you made it much easier for me.

[@Seanzilla]

Well done for your first DIY video. Gave me good pointers all around -- what TO do, and what NOT to do! That's great!! Thanks very much! Nice car too! :)

[@chrisgolding9516]

Thanks for the video very helpful. I was able to just loosen the one side and slide it back on so you don't have to line up both of them.

[@GeoRover]

Thanks! Next time I will definitely prep it better. Kind of did it on the spot without much thought into it. Was more focused on the problem rather than the video itself ;)

[@marcobadalamenti1516]

great video, it helped my process go by real quick!! it is too bad that these e39s are notorious for having that bumper gap

[@Zymh]

Hello, nice dDIY, one tiny little tip, more/better camera angle will be better. Since this is your first DIY, it's no problemo, Just glad some took some initiative to make some E39 DIY video!! two thumps up! : D

[@only1balto]

Thanks so much for the video! Great looking E39

[@arttin497]

Thanks for your effort to produce this DIY video. Good Job! even as it is your first Video. Now i know and don't have to learn the hard way.

[@GeoRover]

Thank you. Hope it helps you out for your project.

[@RockySimRacing]

thanks for this, didnt realize it was just two bolts and two clips holding this bumper on pretty much. Time to fit my m5 bumper

[@SoundBreakZX]

Goddamit that is one hell of a good camera! Awesome diy btw, going to use this to swap my original bumper for an M5 one :)

[@DaveyJonesLockerwithJazzy]

I have the same. I was a bit lazier, be cause it rains so much in Britain and my garage is too narrow to work in, I decided to loosen the little bolts in front of the wheels, then veeerry carefully jacked the bumper up till the "gap" between the bumper and headlight light was closed. then I tightened the bolts again....and it works!

[@mrlrob3102]

I have the same exact problem same 530i and same color thank for the video. Now I know how to fix.

[@demussmith787]

Thanks it was a helpful.I had to replace my aux fan and need to take the bumper off.Great job.

[@harrynazarian3184]

This is a common issue. Video has good info, but this is definitely the long way to do it. Like another person mentioned, just remove the wheel or turn in the wheel on the side it's on, and remove the wheel liner. Going from there to remount the bumper is straight forward. And it is pronounced Rach-ette. And there is plenty of info on forums about this bumper fix. Read em first prior to making a vid. I learned this lesson the hard way.

[@Bezirksverwaltung]

Ok..i just have the same problem on the same side..i will try just to loose the bolt on this one side and try to fiddle the bumper in correctly...but thanks for this vid..took my fear because it seems not that hard to fix it.

[@Maximilian0011]

you helped me a lot as I am trying to do the same job now, THANK YOU A LOT :)

[@marioperez-kb2wl]

What year of e39? I have 2002 503I my bumper has a small gap and is pretty worn from scraping on parking stops and such. How much time did it take overall? No other help? Probably will replace the wheel well plastic along with the bumper shouldn't take much more effort I would think?

[@Terminal4Media]

thanks, i am from Kingston Jamaica and what i learn is how to remove the front bumper and that i needed to know because i have a new one i need to replace, other than that the camera was too close but maybe its because its u alone doing everything lol ......thanks

[@fredgust84]

Good video, any idea on how to remove the bumper cover from the aluminium blade ?

[@Robertpeace233]

Can you get to the Ac compressor that way ? I'm planing on removing my Ac compressor to install a new one and was wondering if I could just take the front bumper off

[@touring4973]

Thanks! for your great efforts!

[@GeoRover]

You are welcome. I am glad you found it helpful.

[@djjunglikhan3345]

Job well done !

[@ApriliaRSVR08]

Thanks for making the video - its very helpful!

[@GeoRover]

+Bryan Bailey you are very welcome :)

[@jonayjbr]

Hey I have a 2003 BMW 530i with the same style bumper, same exterior color the only difference is my rims! anywho, What if you don’t have those big bolts that you said holds the bumper to the body? I’ve looked everywhere for those bolts on my bumper but can’t find them. I have a bumper that is hanging on by a thread due to my brother pulling forward into the parking space too far going past the little concrete barrier then reversing and the bumper getting ripped completely off the vehicle. It even broke the grey plastic square piece of the side of the which locks the bumper in place (don’t know what I’m gonna do to fix that situation) The bumper looks securely attached to the body except for that little section that you show on the video, I’m afraid that it is gonna come off while I’m driving and cause serious damage to the vehicle or someone else’s vehicle is that happens I’d be beside myself you know. Do some vehicles have bumpers without those long bolts securing it to the body?

[@GeoRover]

I am pretty sure that these bolts serve a purpose of holding the bumper securely. Maybe you can't see it due to some misalignment from the damage. I would at least have it looked at by some body shop.

[@domdell6777]

ANYONE KNOW HOW this is done? The 2 big bolts in front..EZ..then just remove the inner fender bolts?Im changing the aux fan.So is there any other things holding this on? I have seen DIY posts saying headlights have to be removed???This looks pretty straightforward. i tried but seemed like something was snagging it.THOSE INNER FENDER BOLTS!! I 4got to remove.Will try tomorrow.And will post clearer instructions.THIS HELPS ALOT tnx 4 the vid.

[@mixit313]

Is this process the same for a 1997 318i?

[@GeoRover]

+mixit313 I actually don't know. Possibly.

[@TheMysticSpade]

mixit313 this is for the e39 5 series but yours is relatively similar.

[@marioperez-kb2wl]

How long this take altogether?

[@euroLS1]

I couldn't help myself & I also have been trying to adjust the bumper w/ little luck. I have read and searched google but have not yet found if you can adjust the bumper front2back & left2right. I was able 2 adjust up&down though (THAT'S WHAT SHE SAID...LOL)

[@tomo9992]

still got quite a big panel gap there.

[@redlandpower]

Thanks!!

[@tobiasjunious599]

4:00 IN THE VIDEO, YOU SAID THAT PLASTIC PART BROKE, DO YOU KNOW WHAT THAT PART IS CALLED. I HAVE A 2002 BMW 530I & THAT PIECE BROKE. I CAN'T FIND IT ANYWHERE, PLEASE HELP.

[@tomo9992]

Fill in your vehicle's exact information here for part numbers: www.realoem.com/. you will find your part there.

[@euroLS1]

"wow, that's a big one!" LOL THAT'S WHAT SHE SAID...

[@Sports-lifeGGG]

как снять бампер с bmw 525 e34?

[@brianjoseph2471]

i have the same rims on my 2006 e46 bmw 325ci

[@avtototemm]

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