BMW 3 (E46). Manual — part 199

bolt at impact absorber.

Using a 12-inch extension and a 14 mm
Allen socket, turn adjusting collar
clockwise or counterclockwise as needed
to change height of adjusting collar.

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Reinstall mounting bolts and check
bumper height. Refit front bumper.

Tightening torques

Front bumper to
bumper bracket
(M8 nut)

22 Nm (16 ft-lb)

Front bumper
bracket to impact
absorber (M10 bolt)

55 Nm (41 ft-lb)

Rear bumper
bracket to impact
absorber (M10 bolt)

42 Nm (31 ft-lb)

510-4

Exterior Trim

Exterior trim is retained to the body by
plastic clips and fasteners that may be
damaged during removal. Be sure to
have necessary fasteners on hand
when reinstalling exterior trim pieces.

BMW emblem, removing and
installing

The procedure given below applies to
both front and rear emblems.

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Wrap end of a screwdriver with
tape.

CAUTION!

Protect hood paint by covering area
around emblem with tape.

Carefully pry out emblem. Pry up
emblem carefully on either side
(arrows). Note tape on screwdriver
tips.

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Installation is reverse of removal.

Replace plastic inserts in body if
damaged.

If emblem fits loosely, use a small
amount of body molding tape or
adhesive on rear of emblem
before installing.

Body side molding, replacing

To remove body side moldings,
carefully pry moldings straight off.

Installation is reverse of removal.
Replace any clips or clip covering
boots damaged during removal.

Radiator grill, removing and
installing

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Open hood.

Gently pry out tab on left or right side
of grill trim ring (A), as well as tabs on
bottom.

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Feed grill out through opening. Be
careful of hood lever on driver's
side grill.

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Once grill is removed, pry
remaining tabs (B) to separate
inner grill from chrome trim ring.

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Before installation, assemble
chrome trim ring and grill insert
securely. Replace components if
tabs or catches are broken or
missing.

To install align grill and trim ring in
appropriate location in hood. Press on
trim ring until grill snaps into place.

Headlight housing trim panel,
removing and installing

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Open hood.

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Remove spray nozzle of vehicles
equipped with headlight cleaning
systems. See

611 Wipers and

Washers

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Unclip inner tab at radiator support.

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Press pane downward, out of
retaining brackets. Feed out
retaining hook at fender.

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Installation is reverse of removal.