M coupe lower bumper tab placement

mihajlo · 10-09-2016, 11:13 AM

There are two metal tabs under the bumper that are held in by four plastic rivets. I took them off a couple years ago to fix my fender linings but never had the rivets to put them back. Can anyone describe where I mount them or even better send me a picture of where they should go?

The P/Ns are:
SUPPORT LEFT

51 11 3 447 153

SUPPORT RIGHT

51 11 3 447 154

Here's a pic of the tabs:

The HACK · 10-09-2016, 11:30 AM

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...60#51113447153

mihajlo · 10-09-2016, 12:50 PM

From the parts diagram I can't quite see where it fits - in between bumper and lining, or other? The one mounting hole I do see doesn't make it clear either.

If you have a chance to snap a photo that would be great - otherwise I'll have a look at your car if you bring it to Buttonwillow if that's ok.

The HACK · 10-09-2016, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by mihajlo

From the parts diagram I can't quite see where it fits - in between bumper and lining, or other? The one mounting hole I do see doesn't make it clear either.

If you have a chance to snap a photo that would be great - otherwise I'll have a look at your car if you bring it to Buttonwillow if that's ok.

I'm going to be doing an oil change and brake flush as well as brake pad change next weekend, if you're okay with waiting that long, I will probably snap a shot when the car is up in the air.

mihajlo · 10-09-2016, 01:01 PM

Of course - it's just one thing I've had sitting on my bench for a while now, so it's not an urgent request.

Appreciate you grabbing the photo.

mihajlo · 11-19-2016, 02:18 PM

After getting under the car and removing the plastic splash guard it was perfectly clear where it needs to go. Here's a picture of the front left. The plastic rivets need to be removed entirely (they aren't in this photo). They're a one-time use part.

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mihajlo New Member 2 Rep 16 Posts Drives: Gray Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: South iTrader: (0)	From the parts diagram I can't quite see where it fits - in between bumper and lining, or other? The one mounting hole I do see doesn't make it clear either. If you have a chance to snap a photo that would be great - otherwise I'll have a look at your car if you bring it to Buttonwillow if that's ok.
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mihajlo New Member 2 Rep 16 Posts Drives: Gray Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: South iTrader: (0)	SOLVED After getting under the car and removing the plastic splash guard it was perfectly clear where it needs to go. Here's a picture of the front left. The plastic rivets need to be removed entirely (they aren't in this photo). They're a one-time use part. Attached Images Last edited by mihajlo; 11-21-2016 at 11:22 PM.. Reason: Poor spelling
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mihajlo New Member 2 Rep 16 Posts Drives: Gray Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: South iTrader: (0)	Of course - it's just one thing I've had sitting on my bench for a while now, so it's not an urgent request. Appreciate you grabbing the photo.
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