09 E92 Grill Install Different than 08-?

5050punk · 04-10-2009, 05:23 PM

Hey Guys,
I got a set of black grills for my E92 a while back (christmas..). I tried to put them in following the below instructions, but they don't seem to unclip like the pictures show. Granted, I can barely fit my fingers in there, so that could be part of the problem. I'm just wondering if anything is different about the install on an 09? When I was at the dealer, they said I would have to unscrew the whole front bumper to do it!!!

http://www.**********s.com/images/Pr...des/GRL906.pdf

Thanks

Craig@SupremePower · 04-10-2009, 05:59 PM

I have an 09' and theres nothing special about my matte black grilles vs. others i've installed! Same part...

E90330iS · 04-10-2009, 06:07 PM

nope

5050punk · 04-10-2009, 06:26 PM

Ok just checking. I guess I just need to find someone with smaller fingers to do it for me

david @ eas · 04-10-2009, 06:38 PM

Yeah should be exactly the same for the Coupe, but the instructions you got are obviously for a Sedan. Also to note, the LCI Sedans have completely different kidney grills up front too. Maybe you should look for some instructions for your car instead of the sedan kidney grill install, they are quite different

blk335i08 · 04-10-2009, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by jurrian @ eas

Yeah should be exactly the same for the Coupe, but the instructions you got are obviously for a Sedan. Also to note, the LCI Sedans have completely different kidney grills up front too. Maybe you should look for some instructions for your car instead of the sedan kidney grill install, they are quite different

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iheartsole · 04-10-2009, 07:50 PM

its really hard to take it out, but you should get it out.

JaysBlueE92 · 04-10-2009, 08:51 PM

simple..unscrew the top torx screws and you should have plenty of room to depress the clips even if you have larger hands

SV Concepts III · 04-13-2009, 01:50 PM

Yep, on the e92/e93, you need to unscrew the top two bumper bolts to get to the clips.

similyss · 06-28-2009, 11:48 PM

I just installed aftermarket grills to my 2009 335i Coupe. I found that if you remove the 4 Torx screws at the top of the bumper (under the hood) you can easily bend the flexible bumper about 2-3 inches forward without apparent damage to it, enough to get your arm to where the latches are releasable. A good look at the new grills shows where to press the tabs on the ones you're removing. The whole job took about 20 minutes with my inexperienced hands. The original grills came out without damage. I discovered that if you're right-handed you should take out the left grill first and then you can reach across the center to get the tabs on the right grill more easily. I don't know if this procedure is unique to the 2009 Coupe or not but I hope it helps.

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5050punk Private First Class 26 Rep 177 Posts Drives: 2016 Golf R, 2009 335xi Coupe Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Kirkland, WA. iTrader: (0)	09 E92 Grill Install Different than 08-? Hey Guys, I got a set of black grills for my E92 a while back (christmas..). I tried to put them in following the below instructions, but they don't seem to unclip like the pictures show. Granted, I can barely fit my fingers in there, so that could be part of the problem. I'm just wondering if anything is different about the install on an 09? When I was at the dealer, they said I would have to unscrew the whole front bumper to do it!!! http://www.**********s.com/images/Pr...des/GRL906.pdf Thanks __________________
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Craig@SupremePower G.O.A.T.! 1001 Rep 74,998 Posts Drives: '18 GMC Yukon XL Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (14)	I have an 09' and theres nothing special about my matte black grilles vs. others i've installed! Same part...
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E90330iS Major General 143 Rep 6,333 Posts Drives: BMW M4 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Arcadia, California iTrader: (56) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	nope __________________ 2017 BMW M4 DCT Lease Transfer: https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...8#post23736398
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5050punk Private First Class 26 Rep 177 Posts Drives: 2016 Golf R, 2009 335xi Coupe Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Kirkland, WA. iTrader: (0)	Ok just checking. I guess I just need to find someone with smaller fingers to do it for me __________________
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david @ eas 257 Rep 4,048 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Anaheim iTrader: (5)	Yeah should be exactly the same for the Coupe, but the instructions you got are obviously for a Sedan. Also to note, the LCI Sedans have completely different kidney grills up front too. Maybe you should look for some instructions for your car instead of the sedan kidney grill install, they are quite different
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iheartsole Brigadier General 85 Rep 4,929 Posts Drives: 08 335i coupe Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Diego iTrader: (2)	its really hard to take it out, but you should get it out.
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JaysBlueE92 Mr. Monaco 155 Rep 4,197 Posts Drives: Slow.. Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (9) Garage List 2007 E92 [5.00]	simple..unscrew the top torx screws and you should have plenty of room to depress the clips even if you have larger hands __________________
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SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 375 Rep 17,017 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	Yep, on the e92/e93, you need to unscrew the top two bumper bolts to get to the clips.
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06-28-2009, 11:48 PM	#10
similyss Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 335i Coupe Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Nevada City CA iTrader: (0)	335i Coupe grill install I just installed aftermarket grills to my 2009 335i Coupe. I found that if you remove the 4 Torx screws at the top of the bumper (under the hood) you can easily bend the flexible bumper about 2-3 inches forward without apparent damage to it, enough to get your arm to where the latches are releasable. A good look at the new grills shows where to press the tabs on the ones you're removing. The whole job took about 20 minutes with my inexperienced hands. The original grills came out without damage. I discovered that if you're right-handed you should take out the left grill first and then you can reach across the center to get the tabs on the right grill more easily. I don't know if this procedure is unique to the 2009 Coupe or not but I hope it helps.
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