Is this an easy clip fix?

chickenalfredo · 12-09-2012, 03:52 AM

So this is a picture of my rear drivers side of my e46 . When I bought the car it was like that. Do I just need to go buy a new clip and pop this guy back in?

Oh and if you guys haven't figured out, that white splotch is snow

Thanks.

MercForHire · 12-09-2012, 03:56 AM

It's easy fix. Take out the wheel and look inside.
You will see a metal clip held by a nut and bolt.
Loosen them and take out the clip.
The clip is bent/deformed.

Bend it back and install it properly, forcing the bumper back to position.
Then that's it.

If the clip is too soft. U will need to get creative.

MercForHire · 12-09-2012, 03:57 AM

The clip clamps the bumper lip and the body tight together

chickenalfredo · 12-09-2012, 04:00 AM

Oh I see. So its pretty simple fix then. I hope the clip isn't soft lol.

Solidjake · 12-09-2012, 07:39 AM

If, if you need replace the bumper guide the entire bumper will have to removed off the car or slid back far enough to replace that part which doesn't cost a lot anyways.

12-09-2012, 03:52 AM	#1
chickenalfredo Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Anchorage Posts: 97 My Ride: 2001 325xi View My Garage	Is this an easy clip fix? So this is a picture of my rear drivers side of my e46 . When I bought the car it was like that. Do I just need to go buy a new clip and pop this guy back in? Oh and if you guys haven't figured out, that white splotch is snow Thanks.

12-09-2012, 03:56 AM	#2
MercForHire Sh1tty Advisor Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Waterloo,Ontario Posts: 4,122 My Ride: 323Ci 5 Speed Black View My Garage	It's easy fix. Take out the wheel and look inside. You will see a metal clip held by a nut and bolt. Loosen them and take out the clip. The clip is bent/deformed. Bend it back and install it properly, forcing the bumper back to position. Then that's it. If the clip is too soft. U will need to get creative. __________________ Oops! My Water Pump Broke Again .................... Coolant in a Bottle

12-09-2012, 03:57 AM	#3
MercForHire Sh1tty Advisor Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Waterloo,Ontario Posts: 4,122 My Ride: 323Ci 5 Speed Black View My Garage	The clip clamps the bumper lip and the body tight together __________________ Oops! My Water Pump Broke Again .................... Coolant in a Bottle

12-09-2012, 07:39 AM	#5
Solidjake Mod Join Date: May 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 19,896 My Ride: 2002 330i View My Garage	If, if you need replace the bumper guide the entire bumper will have to removed off the car or slid back far enough to replace that part which doesn't cost a lot anyways. __________________ Follow my cross country drive to Bimmerfest West 2013 http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=987217 Youtube - Electric Fan Swap/Aux Fan Removal - Projector Retrofit - E46 Bulb Guide

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12-09-2012, 04:00 AM	#4
chickenalfredo Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Anchorage Posts: 97 My Ride: 2001 325xi View My Garage	Oh I see. So its pretty simple fix then. I hope the clip isn't soft lol.