Installation manual for Bodykit 4.6is – BMW X5 E53 1998-2003 ( before facelift )
For installation you will need:
1) Hands
2) Adhesive/glue and a gun
3) Metallic rivets and a gun for it
4) Paper scotch tape
5) Electronic drill to drill correct holes for rivets
Front lip installation process
Required : 2) 4)
Do a test fit the lip can be easily “worn” on the bumper’s lower part and then you will have to find out from which side to fix the lip
After successful test fit – paint the lip – and install it using adhesive
Fasten the lip from both sides using scotch tape for a period shown by adhesive’s manufacturer – after that you can remove tape
Rear lip installation
Required2) 3) 4) 5)
Do a test fit on both sides there are places for rives – drill it and install rivets ( install rivets only AFTER the lip is painted )
For a better fixation apply adhesive all around the inner perimeter
“Ears” must be installed on adhesive and leave it for a period shown by adhesive’s manufacturer
Arches installation
Required 1) 2) 3) 4) 5)
Arches must be test fitted and predrilled for rivets , apply adhesive all around the inner perimeter, install the arches apply rivets and fasten it with scotch tape
