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Old Aug 10, 2014 | 06:39 PM
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How do I get the rear bumper cover off?

The top portion of the cover is cracked. I have a new one painted and ready to go. I spent all afternoon trying to figure out how to get the bumper off the car. I had all the torx screws out of the tail lights, I had all the Phillips screws out of the trim piece for the tail lights out too. I had the bottom screws out as well. I had the rear wheels off and the well panels partially dismantled but could not see how to get it apart and what else was holding it on. I don't want to damage any of the other trim. Was as I am trying to sell the car and need to get this fixed. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
 
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Old Aug 10, 2014 | 09:34 PM
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the web sites that sell tow hitches have how-to install docs ... the instll requires rear bumper removal
 
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Old Aug 11, 2014 | 04:23 AM
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Originally Posted by bmwr606
the web sites that sell tow hitches have how-to install docs ... the instll requires rear bumper removal


I'll check'em out.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2014 | 05:40 AM
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Found an install video for a trailter hitch on etrailer. I am mildly annoyed with myself and major annoyed with the sadistic German engineer that thought of how this connects to the car.
 
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