Front Bumper Adjustment

Polarbert · 05-25-2016, 04:44 AM

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I had my bumper resprayed about a month or so ago, and when the garage put it back on they didn't line up the driver side properly. Its not a major gap but enough to make a difference.

I may take it back to the garage and have them sort it but was wondering if it was easy enough to do I could do it myself and save someone else messing with my car again.

I will take a photo when it's light.

Polarbert · 05-25-2016, 04:46 AM

It's obviously too late. Could some kind soul move this to the appropriate forum. I thought I'd selected the cosmetic forum but obviously not.

acvr4 · 05-25-2016, 08:43 AM

I had mine replaced with an Aero bumper. I was hit in a parking lot - not any major damage but the bumper got marred up, head light brackets snapped and slight fender tip bend.
Well when they went to install the new Aero bumper and the bumper fender clip was broke. They had to order a replacement. I wonder if they broke yours and didn't replace it .

3002 tii · 05-25-2016, 01:42 PM

9 times out of 10 it's the support bracket. Anything else (minor) could be adjusted by loosening the torx bolts by the weather stripping.

jeebus87 · 05-26-2016, 07:46 AM

+1 on the support bracket. Part #21. 51117165179 and 51117165180

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...diagId=51_5929

inTgr8r · 05-26-2016, 07:47 AM

I agree.
Shops often break them during disassembly.

Jumbosock · 05-26-2016, 03:17 PM

Depends on what part of the bumper you are speaking of. If you're talking about the part near the wheel well then it is a broken bracket as already mentioned. Those things break so easily that I would buy new ones if I ever redid my bumper.

If you're talking about the alignment with the hood then you can pop your hood and loosen the screws that run along the top of the bumper. Press against the bumper and relighted screws. Repeat if necessary.

Jumbosock · 05-26-2016, 03:25 PM

Additionally, if a new bracket doesn't fix the issue, it could be that the bumper has worn away where it contacts the bracket. If that's the case, you could add a screw to the backside that goes through the bracket and bumper to hold it all in place. That's how some aftermarket bumpers keep in place.

05-25-2016, 04:44 AM	#1
Polarbert English Member 25 Rep 99 Posts Drives: 2006 Z4M Roadster Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW Z4 M Roadster [0.00]	Front Bumper Adjustment BIMMERPOST / Classifieds Asking Price: None Item Interest I had my bumper resprayed about a month or so ago, and when the garage put it back on they didn't line up the driver side properly. Its not a major gap but enough to make a difference. I may take it back to the garage and have them sort it but was wondering if it was easy enough to do I could do it myself and save someone else messing with my car again. I will take a photo when it's light.
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acvr4 Private First Class 3 Rep 198 Posts Drives: 3.0Z4,VR4,Vehicross.Touareg Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: CT iTrader: (1)	I had mine replaced with an Aero bumper. I was hit in a parking lot - not any major damage but the bumper got marred up, head light brackets snapped and slight fender tip bend. Well when they went to install the new Aero bumper and the bumper fender clip was broke. They had to order a replacement. I wonder if they broke yours and didn't replace it .
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jeebus87 Second Lieutenant 32 Rep 292 Posts Drives: '11 atacama yellow Z4 35i Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: USA iTrader: (4)	+1 on the support bracket. Part #21. 51117165179 and 51117165180 http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...diagId=51_5929
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inTgr8r Lieutenant General 2432 Rep 11,667 Posts Drives: M2 Comp Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (10)	I agree. Shops often break them during disassembly. __________________ '21 M2C Hockenheim Silver '18 718 Cayman S Lava Orange (sold) '13 E92 M3 Santorini Blue (sold) '07 Z4 M Coupe Alpine White (sold)
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Polarbert English Member 25 Rep 99 Posts Drives: 2006 Z4M Roadster Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW Z4 M Roadster [0.00]	It's obviously too late. Could some kind soul move this to the appropriate forum. I thought I'd selected the cosmetic forum but obviously not.
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Jumbosock Captain 76 Rep 987 Posts Drives: 2007 M coupe Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	Depends on what part of the bumper you are speaking of. If you're talking about the part near the wheel well then it is a broken bracket as already mentioned. Those things break so easily that I would buy new ones if I ever redid my bumper. If you're talking about the alignment with the hood then you can pop your hood and loosen the screws that run along the top of the bumper. Press against the bumper and relighted screws. Repeat if necessary.
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Jumbosock Captain 76 Rep 987 Posts Drives: 2007 M coupe Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	Additionally, if a new bracket doesn't fix the issue, it could be that the bumper has worn away where it contacts the bracket. If that's the case, you could add a screw to the backside that goes through the bracket and bumper to hold it all in place. That's how some aftermarket bumpers keep in place.
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