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Repair Summary
The following article gives detailed instructions on replacing the hood grilles in a BMW E63/E64 6 series vehicle. Even though we have used a 2005 645ci convertible to perform this repair, this article can be applied to any 2004-2010 6 series vehicles with minor modifications.
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E63 6 Series M6
E63 6 Series 630i
E63 6 Series 645Ci
E63 6 Series 650i
E64 6 Series M6
E64 6 Series 645Ci
E64 6 Series 650i
E64 6 Series 630i
A BMW 645ci grille replacement can add an updated customized look to the font of your 6 series hardtop or convertible.
The first thing you see on a BMW heading towards you on the street are those iconic kidney shaped grilles sculpted into the front of the vehicles. And even though they have slowly transformed in shape and size over the years, the kidney grilles are still part of BMWs iconic front trim.
Current trends in automotive styling have created a noticeable shift from chrome grilles on BMWs to black, high-performance carbon fiber and even polished stainless steel versions. A BMW 645ci grille replacement can help update your 2004-2010 6 series car and give it a more modern front appearance. You can also use this article to replace a damaged stock front grille if you want to keep the factory appearance on your 6 series. We give you excellent replacement options in our parts list below.
View the detailed parts diagram for this repair.
Includes detailed part diagrams, part numbers and links to purchase all of the required components needed to complete this repair.
Before starting this repair, you must have the following required parts.
All BMW E63/E64 vehicles
Includes both left and right grilles. Made from 100% ABS plastic, these OEM quality grilles will withstand years of driving without chipping or fading. Not simply a painted chrome grille, but designed to be gloss black from the beginning.
Section 1 - BMW 645ci Grille Replacement
- Open hood and locate the four torx bolts at top of bumper cover. Remove the four bolts using a T27 torx bit.
- Pull the front of the bumper cover away from the car so you can see behind the front grilles. Use a 12" flat blade screwdriver to release the plastic tabs that anchor the grille to the front bumper cover. Some may be hard to see, but if you pull gently on the the front of the grille you will be able to see where they are.
- Grasp front of grille and remove from vehicle.
- Install new grille by lining up plastic tabs in bumper cover and gently pressing in until it snaps in place.
- Replace torx bolts on bumper cover.
BMW 645ci Grille Replacement Finished
