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DISCUSSION => Exterior => Topic started by: jjcarr1 on April 10, 2010, 07:48:47 PM

Title: Front air dam repair
Post by: jjcarr1 on April 10, 2010, 07:48:47 PM

Does anyone have details on repairing the front air dam?  My lip spoiler is fine, but the metal part under the bumper is bent up a little.  Does anyone know if it's a bolt-on body part, or if it's welded?

Title: Front air dam repair
Post by: BlueBMW on April 10, 2010, 08:44:54 PM

I thought it was bolt on.  I think you can get a whole new panel from the dealer for around $250, maybe $300.

Title: Front air dam repair
Post by: DesktopDave on April 11, 2010, 07:18:11 AM

Yep, it bolts on.  Lots and lots of 8mm hex sheet metal screws.

Title: Front air dam repair
Post by: jjcarr1 on April 11, 2010, 07:31:58 AM

Great, thanks.  I wasn't sure if I wanted to even start tearing into it unless I knew there weren't any welds.