Category: Bodykits

BMW X5 F15 ( non LCI )

Equipped with M Sport package ( can be found here )

Following installation manual describes how to install : M Performance Carbon fiber bodykit for F15/MSport

First of all – all test fits and etc must be done with a bolt UNSCREWED from the lower part of bumpers – otherwise you will see that items are “bent and my super skilled professional says that it’s important to install it”

All surfaces must be cleaned with cleanser/degreaser

Front lip installation :

Install brackets / supporting frame ( drill two holes in brackets – holes are not predrilled because every front bumper have a little different size and shape ) by unscrewing two bolts from each lower side of front bumper – fasten brackets using two existing bolts and screw it to bumper ( upper part  ) – see pictures 1-2

Install front lip – sand the lip and brackets, drill holes in front lip – that holes must line up to car’s holes. Apply adhesive on a perimeter of the front lip then install it on to prepared front bumper, fasten lower bolts and fasten&tighten the lip using scotch tape – see pictures 2-8

Diffuser installation :

Apply adhesive on a perimeter of the whole diffuser like it’s shown on pictures then install it on to prepared rear bumper, fasten lower bolts and fasten&tighten the diffuser using scotch tape – see pictures

Rear flaps installation :

Align flaps like you wish – mark the places to drill the holes – drill holes, install using bolts

Mirror caps installation :

Remove the protection tape and stick the cover to your mirror caps

Installation manual for Bodykit – BMW F16 Carbon Fiber M-Performance bodykit

Bodykit can be found here

For installation you will need:

1) Hands

2) Adhesive/glue and a gun

3) Metallic rivets and a gun for it ( or screws )

4) Paper scotch tape

5) Electronic drill to drill correct holes for rivets

Front lip installation process

Required : 2) 3) 4) 5)

Do a test fit to find out how the lip must be installed to a front bumper. Please use brackets ( supplied with carbon fiber bodykit ONLY ) – you need to drill holes and fasten brackets to the lower part of the front bumper. Brackets are required to hold the front lip. Lower lip must be attached/fastened to a lower part of the bumper using existing bolts

           Apply adhesive to a bracket – it will hold/adhesive front lip to the bumper/brackets !  

If the holes is not predrilled in the front lip – please drill it and right after install the front lip : upper part must match the brackets and lower part must be screwed/fastened to a bumper

Rear diffuser/lip and side flaps installation

  Required2) 3) 4) 5)

Do a test fit on both sides there are places for rivets/screws – drill it and install rivets ( install rivets only AFTER the lip is prepared for installation using adhesive)

Prepare the diffuser in accordance to method provided by adhesive manufacturer

For a better fixation apply adhesive all around the inner perimeter

Istall the diffuser and fasten in underneath the car using screws/bolts

“Ears” or side flaps –  must be installed using adhesive and existing bolts

Rear spoiler and mirror covers installation

  Required  2) 3) 4) 5)

Apply adhesive all around the inner perimeter, install the spoiler/mirror covers and fasten it with scotch tape for a 24h

Spoiler :

Mirro covers :

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