2015 Bmw 320I Rear Bumper Trim Replacement Repair Guide

Difficulty

Easy

Steps

Time Required

                          10 - 20 minutes

Sections

2015 BMW 320i Rear Bumper Trim
8 steps

Flags

BackBMW
Full Screen
Options
History
Save to Favorites
Download PDF
Edit
Translate
Get Shareable Link
Embed This Guide
Notify Me of Changes
Stop Notifications

Introduction

What you need

Step 1

              2015 BMW 320i Rear Bumper Trim

The Rear Tailgate Trim is located on the backside of the car.

The Rear Tailgate Trim is located on the backside of the car.

1024

Step 2

Remove the damaged trim by gently prying it off with a flathead screwdriver.
Insert the screwdriver between the car and the trim slowly and gently to avoid scratching your car.
Apply pressure on the trim and listen for a “POP” noise.

Remove the damaged trim by gently prying it off with a flathead screwdriver.

Insert the screwdriver between the car and the trim slowly and gently to avoid scratching your car.

Apply pressure on the trim and listen for a “POP” noise.

Step 3

Once you hear the “POP,” grab the trim and pull it towards you.
Go across and pull each part of the trim towards you until the whole trim is detached.
There are several clips along the edge of the trim holding it in place. The “POP” sounds are caused by those clips disengaging.

Once you hear the “POP,” grab the trim and pull it towards you.

Go across and pull each part of the trim towards you until the whole trim is detached.

There are several clips along the edge of the trim holding it in place. The “POP” sounds are caused by those clips disengaging.

Step 4

This is how the trim area should appear after removal.
Prepare for the replacement portion of the repair by setting aside the old damaged trim.

This is how the trim area should appear after removal.

Prepare for the replacement portion of the repair by setting aside the old damaged trim.

Step 5

Unwrap your new BMW rear trunk chromatic trim.
Check for any damaged parts on your new trim. If there is any damage do not use it.

Unwrap your new BMW rear trunk chromatic trim.

Check for any damaged parts on your new trim. If there is any damage do not use it.

Step 6

Your new rear trim should have clip tabs throughout the backside of the trim.
Line up the clip tabs with the holes on the empty trim area of your vehicle.
If your new trim is a missing a tab for any reason, this trim will not work and you will need to discard or return your new trim, because the repair can not be complete with any tabs missing.

Your new rear trim should have clip tabs throughout the backside of the trim.

Line up the clip tabs with the holes on the empty trim area of your vehicle.

If your new trim is a missing a tab for any reason, this trim will not work and you will need to discard or return your new trim, because the repair can not be complete with any tabs missing.

Step 7

Firmly push the clip tabs into each of the holes on the bumper of your car.
You should hear a click sound as the clip engages.
Start at either end of the trim and move along in a line until all the clips are engaged.

Firmly push the clip tabs into each of the holes on the bumper of your car.

You should hear a click sound as the clip engages.

Start at either end of the trim and move along in a line until all the clips are engaged.

Step 8

Your new trim should be all done!
Double check for any extra space along the top of the trim. There should not be any space that can be seen.

Your new trim should be all done!

Double check for any extra space along the top of the trim. There should not be any space that can be seen.

Once you have completed these steps your car will once again have an enhanced appearance!

Cancel: I did not complete this guide.

Author

                                      with 1 other contributor

                    Taylor Wilson

Member since: 02/18/2021

157 Reputation

                                      1 Guide authored                  



                       Badges:
                       2

Team

                       Texas Tech, Team S3-G24, Cowan Spring 2021                        

                                                  Member of Texas Tech, Team S3-G24, Cowan Spring 2021 



                    TTU-COWAN-S21S3G24                     


                                            1 Member                     


                                            1 Guide authored

Introduction#

What you need#

Team#

Introduction

What you need

Team