07-19-2014, 06:52 PM | #1 |
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Painted front reflector install question
I have a '13 X5 M Sport. I bought painted reflectors and went to install them the same way I did on my '11 5 series with m sport. Looks like you can't just pull back the rubber guard, heat the OEM reflectors and pop them out.
Anyone have any tricks or does the whole bumper need to come off? In that case I will pass on doing the install. Thanks in advance. |
07-19-2014, 11:32 PM | #2 |
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The tire needs to be removed as well as part of the plastic wheel well to access the reflector. I too thought it would be an easy DIY install but I could not access through the fog light grill because of the radiator there and trying to peel back the wheel well plastic enough to get my hand in made me feel like I would snap the fender flare. I had my dealer do it and it looks great, totally changes the look of the truck. I got mine from IND so they really fit flush.
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07-20-2014, 09:58 PM | #6 |
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Bit of a long story but I raised hell about my rear flares and lower rear doors getting sand blasted, brought in a stack about 1 inch thick documenting the known issue about paint chipping on our X's with the painted flares. They agreed to repaint all affected areas and put the 3m film at no charge and for my pain and suffering they installed the painted reflectors on the house as well. I will call the body shop they sent it to tomorrow to find out what they would have charged.
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