BMW 740iL - Loose front bumper

[saxshrike]

Hello there. I'm a new member and this is my first post. I've got a loose front bumper on my 740iL. I don't have access to a lift right now. Is it possible that this is due to a broken bolt or should I be looking for something else?

[witeshark]

Can you describe in a bit more detail? Maybe a pic?

[saxshrike]

I don't have a picture, but the front bumper on the passenger side has separated from the body of the car by about 1-2 inches - it shows up on the side of the car. It looks like the bumper has been pulled slightly forward on that side of the car.

[johnnyBgood]

What year is your 740il, because some models have plastic brackets on the inside of the bumper cover, that either crack or slip apart & separate from the side of the bumper, as in piece #12 illustrated in the link below....causing the side of the bumper to sag & have a gap.....
johnny,

p.s. this pic is from a 97' 740il
RealOEM.COM * BMW E38 740iL TRIM PANEL, BUMPER, FRONT

[saxshrike]

Thanks for the reply. Actually, it's a '97 740iL like the one in your picture, except it's a dark green. If I try to replace it myself, what's the damage likely to be for a new bracket?

[johnnyBgood]

Originally Posted by saxshrike

Thanks for the reply. Actually, it's a '97 740iL like the one in your picture, except it's a dark green. If I try to replace it myself, what's the damage likely to be for a new bracket?

Found this for about $11.00.......& this to help you remove the bumper!!!!

How to remove front bumper cover

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