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      05-25-2020, 09:58 AM   #1
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How do I change the lower grill?

Hi all,

Does anyone have the directions on how to change the front lower grill. The lower grill on my M340 is broken and the dealer wants over $1000 to change it, the part is not expensive. I can find lots on how to switch the main grill, but not the lower grill.

Point of clarification: I have adaptive Cruise, and all the driver assists, so I have the large radar head (or whatever it is in the grill)

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Hi all,

Does anyone have the directions on how to change the front lower grill. The lower grill on my M340 is broken and the dealer wants over $1000 to change it, the part is not expensive. I can find lots on how to switch the main grill, but not the lower grill.

Point of clarification: I have adaptive Cruise, and all the driver assists, so I have the large radar head (or whatever it is in the grill)

Thanks.
As I expected, lower grills are accessed from behind the bumper cover. BMW recommends removing the bumper cover to access/remove the lower grills - https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/g...per/1VncvSgonM

You may be able to access/remove the lower grills without removing the bumper cover (entirely) by removing the engine undercarriage shield.

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Excellent, thank you for the information. Good to know the service manuals are here too.

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I had to replace the lower grille on my F32 after hitting a raccoon. luckily the process is pretty straightforward with the help of TIS.
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