Anyone have instructions for removing the painted part on the top part of the bumper?

 

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I'm interested too...

I've been looking at it and it looks like it's gonna require a rear bumper removal. You can peek under the car and see that it's held on by clips.

 

c pillar and bumper painted part

 

I think the top 4 pieces are pretty straight forward. If you open the doors up you'll see the majority of the bolts. I *think* you may need to remove the 3rd brake light trim which is another 8 torx screws. In typical MINI fashion there might be some hidden ones, but I don't think there are.

This is all just speculation as I haven't been able to find any instructions but I plan on swapping because I have a customized set in the works.

 

I have a set to install for a friend in a few weeks. I need the bumper instructions the most

 

Attached is what the BMW TIS manual says about bumper trim removal. The DVD manual is available from eBay (search for BMW TIS), and a NAM member was also offering it. It covers the R55.

 

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not to pull out a dead thread, but i don't quite understand yet.

so the rear bumper does have to come off to get this piece free?

 

YES it does