51 11... Overview of front bumper

2006 BMW 550i AutomaticSECTION 51 11... Overview of front bumper
Fig 1: Identifying Front Bumper
G03261366Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Illustration created using E60 standard equipment as an example. There may be differences in detail in the case of other equipment specifications.

  1. Bumper trim
  2. Cover on towing eye
  3. License plate/baseplate
  4. Front radiator grille
  5. Middle grille
  6. Air guide trim (not M5)
  7. Front fog lamp (not M5)
  8. Bracket
  9. Carrier/absorber

If equipped with M aerodynamic kit:

Remove front fog lamp trim.

RENDER: 1.0x

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