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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2009550I STANDARD, GS653BZREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 2345 (BODY EQUIPMENT - REPAIR - F01/F02)FRONT BUMPER51 11... ATTACH FRONT SPOILER (BMW ALPINA B7 FROM 09/2012)ATTACHING FRONT SPOILER
2009 BMW 550i Standard, GS653BZ

Attaching front spoiler

2009 BMW 550i Standard, GS653BZSECTION Attaching front spoiler
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NOTE: The operation is shown on the left side; proceed in the same way for the right side.

Pull off liner (1) only partly and secure with adhesive tape (2) to outside of front spoiler.

Pull off complete liner (3).

Place front spoiler (4) on bumper and align.

Pull off the liner (1) gradually and simultaneously press against the bumper panel. Make sure the front spoiler (4) is correct fitted.

Fig 1: Identifying Front Spoiler, Liner And Adhesive Tape
G08471622Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Secure the front spoiler (1) in the area of the wheel arch with clamp (3) and paint protection (2) on left and right.

Fix front spoiler (1) in place in the intake area using suitable rigid foam blocks (4) approx. 105 mm high and adhesive tape (5).

NOTE: Always work with suitable paint protection.

Remove emerging adhesive immediately.

Fig 2: Fixing Front Spoiler In Place Of Intake Area Using Suitable Rigid Foam Blocks
G08471623Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Secure bumper panel using plastic rivets (1) and screws (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Bumper Panel Plastic Rivets And Screws
G08471624Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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