Quick question: What size torx/hex bolt for plastic bumper cover?

[tryp2nite]

Can anyone tell me what size torx or hex bolt is used to secure the late-model plastic bumper covers? Front and rear?

[T.Dot E30]

There are Two Trox bolts used to secure the front and rear rebar to the car.

Underneat the bumper trims are plastic push in clips that attach the Bumper Cover to the rebar.

I just wanted to correct you that the trox bolts dont hold the bumper covers on.

I can't remember exactly what size, i have a full set and just grab the one that fit.

in this article they say its a 13mm.

http://www.bmwe30.net/cgi-bin/datacgi/database.cgi?file=articles&report=view&ID=00120&Section=01

But aren't trox bits, T6, T7, T8....etc?

[Digitalwave]

The fronts you can use a 10mm allen key on. The rears I believe are the same but I am not sure.

[tryp2nite]

The fronts you can use a 10mm allen key on. The rears I believe are the same but I am not sure.

You're right, TJ.

I used the 10mm allens for the torx on front and rear. Those fuckers were on TIGHT!

Thanks for all your help guys.

[bmwm3n528]

The fronts you can use a 10mm allen key on. The rears I believe are the same but I am not sure.

Be careful doing so though, almost rounded one of the bolts with a 10mm hex.

Torx aren't that expensive.

[fporro]

t10 heck's

[MitchFong]

I was usinf t55 i beleive.
But one of mine wouldnt come off, broke 2 torx bits, a socket wrench and my pride lol. it wouldnt budge ahha

[e30evolution]

I was usinf t55 i beleive.
But one of mine wouldnt come off, broke 2 torx bits, a socket wrench and my pride lol. it wouldnt budge ahha

t55