Replacing Front "Encapsulation"

nszzya · 12-08-2022, 09:50 AM

Hi All,

I was changing oil and noticed the "front encapsulation" is cracked with some material missing. I remember hitting and dragging some road debris recently that was the likely cause. The part is 15 (51758064138) in the attached diagram. It is attached to the underside of the front bumper cover. It looks to be a straightforward replacement but wondering if there are any pointers or tips to be found here. Thanks for any help.

FaRKle! · 12-08-2022, 11:03 AM

There's nothing tricky removing that front under shield. Just remove the multitudes of screws/expanding rivets and feed out.

12-08-2022, 09:50 AM	#1
nszzya Drive Different 52 Rep 225 Posts Drives: '16 F15 '17 F87 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Replacing Front "Encapsulation" Hi All, I was changing oil and noticed the "front encapsulation" is cracked with some material missing. I remember hitting and dragging some road debris recently that was the likely cause. The part is 15 (51758064138) in the attached diagram. It is attached to the underside of the front bumper cover. It looks to be a straightforward replacement but wondering if there are any pointers or tips to be found here. Thanks for any help. Attached Images __________________ '17 F87 M2 DCT / '16 F15 X5 X35i / '09 E82 135i 6MT* '10 E70 X5 35d* / '05 E60 M5 SMG* / '01 E53 X5 4.4i* / '76 2002* \| '70 2002* *Gone
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FaRKle! Brigadier General 4016 Rep 3,540 Posts Drives: 328d Wagon, M2 Comp, i4 eD35 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2023 BMW i4 eDrive 35 [0.00] 2017 BMW 328dx Wagon [0.00] 2021 BMW M2 Competi ... [0.00]	There's nothing tricky removing that front under shield. Just remove the multitudes of screws/expanding rivets and feed out. __________________ -328d Wagon Build Log (with helpful reference links) -My YouTube Channel for some of the best DIYs and in depth information Please don't PM me for suspension recommendations unless interested in paid private consultations.
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