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      11-24-2020, 02:37 PM   #195
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DIY - Rear Bumper Removal/Install

Thanks to krnnerdboy for this DIY: https://www.xbimmers.com/forums/show...ht=rear+bumper

DISCLAIMER - This DIY is for REFERENCE ONLY. These instructions worked for my vehicle and may not work for your vehicle. There is potential for damage if the DIY is not performed with care.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
Pry Tools - To remove oem plastic rivets
Heat Gun - To soften oem plastic rivets for removal
T10 Torx Driver - To punch out oem plastic rivets
3mm Allen Wrench - To punch out oem plastic rivets
Plastic Riveter - I used an Astro Pneumatic 1445 90-Degree Hand Riveter for Plastic Rivets
8mm Socket and Wrench - To remove bumper bolts (8X)

REPLACEMENT PARTS:
Expanding Blind Rivets, Black, Rear M Arch, 51-77-7-171-004; Requires replacement after removal (6X)
Expanding Rivets 51-11-8-174-185; Replace if damaged (2X)
Hex Head Screw, ST4, 8x16-ZNS3, Rear Bumper, 07-11-9-901-299; Replace if damaged (8X)

BUMPER COVER REMOVAL
1. On both sides of the vehicle, rear wheel well, remove expanding rivets (1X each side) holding rear bumper to wheel well covers. Using pry tool, pry out center pin and remove. Replace if damaged on install.

2. On both sides of the vehicle, rear wheel well, remove the first 3 blind rivets from the rear fender flare to loosen the wheel arch. For each blind rivet, use a T10 Torx driver to push and release the center pin inward. Finish pushing the pin out with a 3mm Allen wrench. Pry blind rivet outward from arch using pry tools. IF you have trouble with this step you can use the heat gun to first heat the blind rivet until hot to the touch. Then proceed with the T10 Torx Driver. CAUTION, too much heat could cause damage to paint and surrounding area...PROCEED WITH CARE.

3. For each side, disconnect the back portion of the wheel arch from the body panel via the tabs (self-evident; should require very little effort) and pull the rearward portion of the arch slightly away from the vehicle to reveal a bolt. Remove 8mm bolt.

4. On the bumper cover, remove both rear reflectors underneath the taillights using pry tools. Remove 8mm bolt.

5. From underneath the vehicle remove Qty.4 (four) 8mm bolts holding the bumper cover to vehicle.

6. Open bottom tailgate at a 45* angle and tie down in that position. There are four tabs under the tailgate to which the bumper cover is clipped. Use the pry tools to unclip each tab. I found a small metal prytool works best. As you look at the tabs, start on the left side and position the Y of the prytool so that when you rotate clockwise one end of the Y moves the big tab outward and the other end of the Y lifts the bumper tab upward. Now do the same for the left side, except mirrored from the right.

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7. Start at one wheel arch and pry the bumper cover from wheel arch cover. Pull outward and down to clear the wheel arch cover so that the bumper cover can be removed rearward. Same for opposite side.

8. Move to the bumper cover area below the taillight and pull towards you evenly until bumper cover tabs detach. SEE IMAGE BELOW. The bumper cover has tabs with a slot, while the body has rigid aluminum male tabs that clip into the bumper cover tab slot. You may need to press down on the bumper cover tabs to clear the rigid aluminum male tab. Same for opposite side.

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9. Disconnect PDC connector.

10. Pull bumper cover rearward to remove.


BUMPER COVER INSTALLATION
1. Tie off tailgate at 45degree angle.

2. Place center of bumper cover on vehicle, aligned to four tabs under tailgate

3. Connect PDC connector.

4. Working on one side (directly behind wheel and under taillights) align the bumper cover tabs with slots to the male tabs in the vehicle body. This will require you to stretch/pull the bumper cover over the wheel well cover. Once the cover tabs are aligned to the body male tabs, press them into place to install.

5. Align and insert the tabs under the tailgate starting from the bumper cover side that was just installed; work toward the uninstalled side.

6. Working on the remaining side (directly behind wheel and under taillights) align the bumper cover tabs with slots to the male tabs in the vehicle body. As before, this will require you to stretch/pull the bumper cover over the wheel well cover. Once the cover tabs are aligned to the body male tabs, press them into place to install.

7. Install hex head screws behind the wheel arch trim (2X) and the reflectors (2X).

8. Install hex head screws (4X) beneath the bumper cover

9. Install 1X expanding rivet, then 3X blind rivets on wheel arches of both sides. I was able to install blind rivets without removing the wheels. Images shows one blind rivet after removal and one prior to install.

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10. Install reflectors (2X).

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