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09-03-2011, 08:32 PM | #1 |
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Lost tow hook cover
It was there this morning, dammit. Don't have a clue where it is now. Anybody loose one of these? What does it take to replace? I'm guessing I'll have to order it and have it paint-matched. I'm slightly OCD about my cars, so this sort of thing will drive me crazy until it's resolved.
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09-03-2011, 09:18 PM | #2 |
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I bet they screwed it up when your bumper was replaced, and maybe it wasn't in there snugly. There are probably broken tabs on either the bumper or the tow-eye cover. If the problem is on the bumper, then that should be remedied otherwise the replacement tow-eye cover will probably fall out again.
Part number is 51118048042. It comes primed, so you're right it will need to be painted and matched. |
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09-03-2011, 11:00 PM | #3 |
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it happens
just order the part, have it painted, put it on, and there ya go
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09-04-2011, 06:19 AM | #4 |
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Agree. Order the part. I have this part stored in my glove box as I use the tow hook mount for a front license plate.
The cover is very easily removed. In fact, IMO it should be made more secure as it's a little too easy to remove or lose. |
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09-04-2011, 11:25 AM | #5 |
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$50 bucks, painted to match, I was in NC when I lost mine, called BMW of Darien and the following Monday I picked it up. BTW, you mean OCD.
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I'm tempted to use a couple drops of superglue to secure the damn thing. I won't, but it's tempting. |
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09-05-2011, 12:43 PM | #8 |
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happened to my 3 series few times, if u go to the dealer the unpainted part is $18 i think and about 20 more to pain at any bodyshop
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Damn, this JUST happened to me!I just hit the 1 year mark. Any one else?
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3m tape on one side = yes yes yes
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