Replacing e92 grilles

J BONE · 05-31-2008, 07:00 PM

Thanks Picus! Just installed today. Not to hard. Felt like I was going to snap the bumper a couple of times. Hands are too big!!

xupi · 06-14-2008, 02:39 PM

Hi,

I've bought a matte black grille for my E92 and I tried to mount it, but unclip it's very difficult!!!!

any advice to install it???

Nucking Futs! · 06-19-2008, 09:48 PM

Thanks Picus! Following your instructions, it took me less than 5-7 mins total.

Jongløren · 08-01-2008, 03:21 AM

Great DIY... it took me 15 minutes to do the job... and it looks awsome

/Sand

kuvesh · 10-01-2008, 04:34 AM

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Originally Posted by 89andy

ummm I jus wasted money on a torx 20 driver and its too small to unscrew it. And my toolkit doesnt have anything that unscrews the starshaped torx, only flathead and philips. So which size do i need to get!?!?!? .... sigh

just did the diy on my e92 - torx 30 is the correct size.

diao · 10-05-2008, 11:41 PM

question here, do you guys push down on the clips or pull the clip upwards towards you while you pull the grill out?

raceyBMW · 10-06-2008, 01:24 PM

There is a little tab in the middle of each clip that you push down on at the same time as you are pulling the grill out toward the front of the car.

One-Way · 10-12-2008, 03:17 PM

I tried last night and today, I still can't do it. I don't know if I'm doing something wrong, but I just can't do it. I can get behind to where the clips are and I can push down, but I can't pull out the clip.

Once I push the clip down, it doesn't come out. When I try to do another one, the first one clicks back into place. I have no idea how you guys are doing it. Maybe I'm just stupid.

boynbeagle7 · 10-28-2008, 11:43 PM

I had difficulty putting the 4 torx screws back into the bumper cover. The bottom clip wouldn't thread the screw. Only got 2 in back on my own.

cn555ic · 11-02-2008, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by One-Way

I tried last night and today, I still can't do it. I don't know if I'm doing something wrong, but I just can't do it. I can get behind to where the clips are and I can push down, but I can't pull out the clip.

Once I push the clip down, it doesn't come out. When I try to do another one, the first one clicks back into place. I have no idea how you guys are doing it. Maybe I'm just stupid.

WHile you unclip the clips, you have to place your hands in the kidney slats and gently pull forward with pressure while unclipping the rest of the clips...each one unclip and having the grill pulling outwards

gemini330zhp · 11-11-2008, 01:03 PM

Damn that clip near the headlight is a pain how did you guys get that one out??

raceyBMW · 11-11-2008, 07:21 PM

I used a skinny long flathead screwdriver to get in there, otherwise, find someone with small hands.

gemini330zhp · 11-12-2008, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Nucking Futs!

Thanks Picus! Following your instructions, it took me less than 5-7 mins total.

You must have tiny hands!!!!!

gemini330zhp · 11-12-2008, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by raceyBMW

I used a skinny long flathead screwdriver to get in there, otherwise, find someone with small hands.

Ill try the long flat screw driver

gemini330zhp · 11-14-2008, 01:49 AM

Ok Finally took time off to settle down and relax. Now the task at hand is to remove my grilles and put on my Matte Black Grilles from Bimmer Performance store and it took only 10 mins!!!!! What I thought was easy is to unclip the bottom clips first then use a little screw driver to get that difficult clip near the headlight. Then everything else came off easy. Repeated again on the other one and bam all off. Presto my new Matte Black Grilles are on woohoo!!!! Will post pics soon.. Thanks for the help everyone!!!

Spydeputy · 11-14-2008, 05:55 AM

w/ the paint color, it's the bomb. way to go.

iheartsole · 11-18-2008, 11:13 PM

how do you remove the hex nuts? haha hella hard tried using a flat head but its making me scratch my car.

iheartsole · 11-19-2008, 12:22 AM

damn i lightly scratched my car while taking out the chrome part!!!!!!!!!!

this is hella hard i cant even fit my fingers/hand in there used a knife to try to make it fit through the slot but hit my paint now theres this dot.

i think i will just get that torx wrench prob the easiest way.

darkphantom · 11-23-2008, 10:15 PM

I think a good idea would be to mention to push the tab in and then pull out

I'll make a pic of it soon

Bimmer /E93 · 12-28-2008, 12:39 AM

I have a Platinum Bronze Metallic E93; do you know how the black kidney looks on it?
I took out the kidneys and in the process of powder coating them... Will post pix once done

C.D.335xi · 12-28-2008, 09:14 AM

Just wanted to thank Picus for putting this DIY together. Was really helpful when I replaced my grilles last night - job took about 15 minutes from start to finish.

Bimmer /E93 · 12-28-2008, 10:24 PM

Took out the Grilles in less than 10 minutes, Big Thanks for the DIY.
Spent all day sanding the chromed grilles and painting in Mat black, after applying a primer.
Result is good. leaving the grilles for a full 2 days to dry.
Worried about scratches later on

05-31-2008, 07:00 PM	#67
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06-14-2008, 02:39 PM	#68
xupi New Member 0 Rep 8 Posts Drives: E92 330XD AlpinWhite Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Barcelona (Spain) iTrader: (0)	Hi, I've bought a matte black grille for my E92 and I tried to mount it, but unclip it's very difficult!!!! any advice to install it???
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06-19-2008, 09:48 PM	#69
Nucking Futs! Major 48 Rep 1,436 Posts Drives: E70 X5 M Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Dallas, TX area iTrader: (15) Garage List 2013 BMW X5 M [0.00]	Thanks Picus! Following your instructions, it took me less than 5-7 mins total. __________________ '13 E70 S63B44A '17 95B GTS
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08-01-2008, 03:21 AM	#70
Jongløren Private First Class 9 Rep 109 Posts Drives: BMW iX3 (G08) Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Copenhagen iTrader: (0)	Great DIY... it took me 15 minutes to do the job... and it looks awsome /Sand
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10-05-2008, 11:41 PM	#72
diao New Member 5 Rep 29 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Taiwan iTrader: (0)	question here, do you guys push down on the clips or pull the clip upwards towards you while you pull the grill out?
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10-06-2008, 01:24 PM	#73
raceyBMW king of the hills 92 Rep 2,915 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 w/ESS55, 2001 540i/6 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Arvada, CO iTrader: (1) Garage List 2001 BMW 540i/6 [8.17] 1994 530i [9.00] 2007 335i Coupe [8.37]	There is a little tab in the middle of each clip that you push down on at the same time as you are pulling the grill out toward the front of the car.
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10-12-2008, 03:17 PM	#74
One-Way Private First Class 27 Rep 154 Posts Drives: Coupe Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Glendale, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	I tried last night and today, I still can't do it. I don't know if I'm doing something wrong, but I just can't do it. I can get behind to where the clips are and I can push down, but I can't pull out the clip. Once I push the clip down, it doesn't come out. When I try to do another one, the first one clicks back into place. I have no idea how you guys are doing it. Maybe I'm just stupid. __________________ I'm looking to trade my 197 wheels/tires for your 189 wheels/tires. Local only, I'm in Los Angeles.
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10-28-2008, 11:43 PM	#75
boynbeagle7 Private First Class 5 Rep 122 Posts Drives: SG E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oregon iTrader: (0)	I had difficulty putting the 4 torx screws back into the bumper cover. The bottom clip wouldn't thread the screw. Only got 2 in back on my own.
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11-11-2008, 01:03 PM	#77
gemini330zhp Major 34 Rep 1,181 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 E90 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: BergenCo NewJersey iTrader: (0)	Damn that clip near the headlight is a pain how did you guys get that one out?? __________________ 2008 Jet Black E90 M3 6SPD no sunroof and 18s to my specs
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11-11-2008, 07:21 PM	#78
raceyBMW king of the hills 92 Rep 2,915 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 w/ESS55, 2001 540i/6 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Arvada, CO iTrader: (1) Garage List 2001 BMW 540i/6 [8.17] 1994 530i [9.00] 2007 335i Coupe [8.37]	I used a skinny long flathead screwdriver to get in there, otherwise, find someone with small hands.
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11-14-2008, 01:49 AM	#81
gemini330zhp Major 34 Rep 1,181 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 E90 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: BergenCo NewJersey iTrader: (0)	Ok Finally took time off to settle down and relax. Now the task at hand is to remove my grilles and put on my Matte Black Grilles from Bimmer Performance store and it took only 10 mins!!!!! What I thought was easy is to unclip the bottom clips first then use a little screw driver to get that difficult clip near the headlight. Then everything else came off easy. Repeated again on the other one and bam all off. Presto my new Matte Black Grilles are on woohoo!!!! Will post pics soon.. Thanks for the help everyone!!! __________________ 2008 Jet Black E90 M3 6SPD no sunroof and 18s to my specs Last edited by gemini330zhp; 11-14-2008 at 02:13 PM..
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11-14-2008, 05:55 AM	#82
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11-18-2008, 11:13 PM	#83
iheartsole Brigadier General 85 Rep 4,929 Posts Drives: 08 335i coupe Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Diego iTrader: (2)	how do you remove the hex nuts? haha hella hard tried using a flat head but its making me scratch my car.
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11-19-2008, 12:22 AM	#84
iheartsole Brigadier General 85 Rep 4,929 Posts Drives: 08 335i coupe Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Diego iTrader: (2)	damn i lightly scratched my car while taking out the chrome part!!!!!!!!!! this is hella hard i cant even fit my fingers/hand in there used a knife to try to make it fit through the slot but hit my paint now theres this dot. i think i will just get that torx wrench prob the easiest way.
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11-23-2008, 10:15 PM	#85
darkphantom Banned 595 Rep 5,946 Posts Drives: E93 335i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The place for Bimmers iTrader: (4)	I think a good idea would be to mention to push the tab in and then pull out I'll make a pic of it soon
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12-28-2008, 12:39 AM	#86
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12-28-2008, 09:14 AM	#87
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12-28-2008, 10:24 PM	#88
Bimmer /E93 In The Flesh 18 Rep 122 Posts Drives: E93 (Sold), Z4 35i on board Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0)	Took out the Grilles in less than 10 minutes, Big Thanks for the DIY. Spent all day sanding the chromed grilles and painting in Mat black, after applying a primer. Result is good. leaving the grilles for a full 2 days to dry. Worried about scratches later on
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