This guy makes it look super easier than what it is. Really fiddly job but following his instructions I had it done in under an hour. Thanks for the vid! The pick was a life saver.

@The_k1d206

2 жыл бұрын

No it’s easy af you don’t even need to remove the bumper cover you can reach in and grab all the tabs and take it out in like 3 minutes

@jaredsutton1813

Жыл бұрын

@@The_k1d206 not easy…

If you have the angle pick tool like I did, removal was a breeze from the outside. Didn’t have to loosen the bumper. Got it replaced in 10 minutes without breaking any clips.

@stripeystars

Ай бұрын

Where to buy pick tool? Amazon?

@Buddy.N5

Ай бұрын

Amazon sells it, but you can probably find it cheaper from your local hardware store or Harbor Freight. .

Camera angles are insane

Cinematography from inside the bumper was genius. A few tips... - Wear a long sleeve shirt, since you have to reach in behind the bumper with your arms. The bumper plastic at the top is super thin and flexible. - The T30 and T25 screw washers should be marked with a silver or white marker around the perimeter This allows you to screw them back into the same exact locations. This preserves the gap between the hood and the bumper edges. A proper gap isn't automatic. - Start with the bottom kidney grille clips and pull up with your fingers, while pulling the kidney grill out. The clips tend to pop back in. - The pick tool is a slick idea. You might be able to avoid unscrewing the top of the bumper and just use your fingers or the pick tool starting with the bottom clips. Some folks use a coat hanger (the hook end) in place of the pick tool. - Fatal flaw is to NOT install the new 1st kidney, until the 2nd grille is removed. After the 1st kidney grille it out, you can reach the 2nd kidney grill thru that opening and don't need to come in from behind from the top. Capt. Obvious. - Patience Grasshopper. Challenge: BMW E9X headlight module replacement and even resealing the plastic lens. Or full replacement using BMW OEM vs OE parts.

I followed this guide and it worked out well. The only thing I did differently was once I had one grille off using the pick, I went through the hole the removed grille left and with a long flathead screwdriver easily pressed the clips for the second grille.

Just changed mine this evening... only took about 15 minutes thanks to this great video. I can't imagine trying this without the pick tool!

@fcpeuro

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped, and yeah a good set of picks will come in handy more often than you think!

@hunchopancho

2 жыл бұрын

Did you buy the one they have in the description?

So grateful for this video!! Proud that I was able to use this to replace both on my own 🥰

The best teacher!

Absolutely fantastic Did mine in 15 mins Thank you

@fcpeuro

Жыл бұрын

Great job!

Thanks for the vid

Just installed them and they are gorgeous for a black f30 model

@fcpeuro

2 жыл бұрын

Something so subtle can make such a big difference!

Much better !!!

Revove the bumber cover and its no where near as flexbale as yours, i can move mine enought to flit my hand how to pop the grill clips. Any idea? Its moves slighty but its as if somthjng is restricting it from pulling out more.

How do I know the size of the grill I need? (How do I measure) Here’s the deal. I bought a bumper second hand of another e46 for my 323i. The hood sticks out a little in the front because it’s a newer model I’m guessing. And I don’t know what car it came off of. I’ve bought 2 sets of grills already, both wrong size. One was small ( for my 323i OEM )and bought another set for 2003 3 series and it was weird shape. Did not fit. How do I find the right size?

How long of an angled pick would you recommend? My 3 inch one was too short.

Please do this on the latest models.....!

I'm trying right now. CAN'T FIGURE IT OUT!!

Any advice if the inner clips towards emblem fit loosely? Or actually do not fully clip…

@williamta1bot

3 ай бұрын

did you ever figure this out? I’m having this problem currently.

Hey bro can you make a video how to update LED light in the f30

Ik this video is old but is the part that holds your fog lights stock? I also have that color and always wondered why it was purple

@Diego-st9uk

10 ай бұрын

depending on the age of the car the original black trim fades to a purple hue. you can find the fog light grille replacement online but idk about the center trim piece for the bumper

gloss or matte ? my F25 need black ones ( Msport all white and black piano even roof rails ) and the only "chrome" is the grill .... thinking .

@MSH3423

3 жыл бұрын

White on black is clean with out chrome

Did mine this afternoon.....15 mins. Unfortunately, i dropped the last screw through the engine bay into the tray under the car. Absoluteky gutted. Any suggestions for an easy retrieval on a postcard please. 😊

@fcpeuro

8 ай бұрын

💙

I bought the angled screw driver and did it first time in 5 mins. P.s you dont have to open the bonnet. You literally just use your hands to put outwards pressure and use the angled screwdriver to clip off the clips.

@fcpeuro

7 ай бұрын

Good note!

Can we also get the trim just inboard of the fog lamps in black as well?

@slow_328i

3 жыл бұрын

yes you can remove and paint them

Я хочу сделать такую решетку для своего Hyundai )

I did this and the kidney grille warning light came on

Why did You have to take those screws out tho? You really don’t need to

@q_m_a_g_a

Жыл бұрын

Because he's a fkn scam and if somebody needs to bring their car and he can overcharge them 🤣🤣

@jamieironaddict1618

Жыл бұрын

I'm baffled too. Why even bother removing top section of bumper ?

where do i get the tools for the screws

@timothybarnes3620

9 ай бұрын

seriously? Lowes, Walmart, Harbor Freight, Autozone, etc, etc, etc... they are generic tools- anywhere that sells screwdrivers....

😂😂😂😂😂

@fcpeuro

10 ай бұрын

😂

Really don't like the black grill...it cheapens the look. Chrome looks premium and great contrast. Personal taste I guess.

@maybe_its_maybelline6381

2 жыл бұрын

I feel that way about black rims

@jamieironaddict1618

Жыл бұрын

Racist about kidney grills ? Seen it all