X3 Rear Bumper Valance Removal

Bouzouki · 07-10-2020, 06:04 PM

I have some damage to the plactic rear bumper trim piece so I ordered a new one. I am looking for instructions or tips for removal. I know there is a screw on each side in the rear fender well but not sure what holds the rest.

From the part it looks like the top is held in place with clips built into the bumper trim. But what holds the bottom?

Here is the part I ordered (Number 8)
https://www.carid.com/2012-bmw-x3-oe...779285809.html

Are there clips that I should order for reinstallation.

Thanks for any help.

6MT_Addict · 07-10-2020, 09:29 PM

There are screws on the bottom, the rest just clips in. It's a lot easier to remove with the bumper cover off, but not impossible with it still in.

Check out www.newtis.info for instructions on how to remove/install.

lovebimmers · 07-14-2020, 07:15 AM

To remove rear bumper. Go on YouTube and search BMW X3 hitch install.

View a few of the different videos just to ensure you know how to properly take off bumper. The pulling of the bumper was the hardest part as you need to be extremely to not break any tabs. You will need a trim tool to push down on the tabs.

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Bouzouki Registered 4 Rep 4 Posts Drives: Bmw X5 2015 Join Date: May 2020 Location: WA iTrader: (0)	X3 Rear Bumper Valance Removal I have some damage to the plactic rear bumper trim piece so I ordered a new one. I am looking for instructions or tips for removal. I know there is a screw on each side in the rear fender well but not sure what holds the rest. From the part it looks like the top is held in place with clips built into the bumper trim. But what holds the bottom? Here is the part I ordered (Number 8) https://www.carid.com/2012-bmw-x3-oe...779285809.html Are there clips that I should order for reinstallation. Thanks for any help.
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6MT_Addict Captain 283 Rep 888 Posts Drives: 08 135i M Sport 6MT, 15 X3 35i Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Edmonton iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [10.00]	There are screws on the bottom, the rest just clips in. It's a lot easier to remove with the bumper cover off, but not impossible with it still in. Check out www.newtis.info for instructions on how to remove/install. __________________ 2015 Cosmic Blue Metallic Wrapped X3 35i ///M Sport Full 3M Vinyl Wrap \| Flat Black Grilles
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lovebimmers Private 20 Rep 66 Posts Drives: 2013 X3 35I Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Queens NY iTrader: (0)	To remove rear bumper. Go on YouTube and search BMW X3 hitch install. View a few of the different videos just to ensure you know how to properly take off bumper. The pulling of the bumper was the hardest part as you need to be extremely to not break any tabs. You will need a trim tool to push down on the tabs.
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