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550 front bumper R&R, procedures, pitfalls?

Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by f308jack, Jun 12, 2007.

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  1. f308jack

    f308jack F1 Rookie

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    #1 f308jack, Jun 12, 2007
    Hello gents,

    We have to quote to repaint a 550 front bumper, for which it has to come off the car. I'd like to avoid airbags popping unwanted or disturb any other systems.

    Is it a straightforward procedure or are there any particular steps to be taken?

    Many thanks for input,

    Jack.
     
  2. ernie

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    #2 ernie, Jun 13, 2007
    Though I have never taken a 550 bumper off, I don't think it should be all that difficult. I had a look at the parts diagram for a 550 and there doesn't seem to be anything special about it. http://eurospares.co.uk/partTable.asp?M=1&Mo=374&A=2&B=19886&S=

    Here is the diagram for the air bag system. http://eurospares.co.uk/partTable.asp?M=1&Mo=374&A=2&B=19906&S= It seems that all the stuff is in the cabin. However, as I said before I haven't ever removed a bumper from a 550, but after looking at the diagrams it seems that all you need to do is disconnect the lights, unbolt, and remove it.

    If it's anything like removing the bumper from a 348 or a 355 you should have it off in about 15 minutes, or so. The 355's have air bags and guys have removed those without issue.

    Hope this helps?
     
  3. f308jack

    f308jack F1 Rookie

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    #3 f308jack, Jun 14, 2007
    Thanks Ernie, that helps indeed!

    Ciao,

    Jack.
     

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