BMW 540i Bumpers
BMW 540i bumpers are designed to fit onto the front of the vehicle for both aesthetic purposes and to protect the car. These bumpers come standard with the vehicle or can act as a replacement.
What is the purpose of BMW bumpers?These BMW 540i bumpers are designed to protect the front or back end of the sedan, respective to the model of bumper being used. The bumper softens a potential impact, protecting vital aspects of the vehicle, like the high torque, turbocharged engine, automatic transmission, the iDrive transmission systems, power steering wheels, and most importantly, the driver. If the brake fails or isnt engaged, the bumpers are one of the layers of protection.
Are these bumpers designed only for the BMW 5 Series?The bumpers are specifically made to accommodate the model BMW 540i sedan. Bumpers are contoured to the specific shape of the vehicle and are not designed to fit other cars. Modifications made in an attempt to fit a bumper to a BMW 5 Series that it was not created for will likely result in a poor fit and could mitigate the bumpers ability to perform its intended function.
How is the BMW 5 Series bumper installed?You can perform a manual install by hooking up the corresponding components to the brackets available on the low end of the BMW. Once secured, the bumper locks in with specialty clamps and holds together. If there is an existing bumper on the car, it can be removed by reversing the process. Unhook the clamps after disassembling the appropriate brackets holding the bumper in place.
Can BMW bumpers be painted?These BMW bumpers come stock, in a standard gray poly-colored form. If the previous bumper was painted, or if you want this bumper coated with paint or protectant, the color can be matched to the color of the exterior by checking the code. The paint code can either be looked up online or, more easily, checked by opening the door and reading the numbers attached to the door jamb.
Are bumpers a necessary component on a BMW?Although a car will function in the same manner without a bumper, it is not recommended to operate the car without one. Aside from offering a soft impact, in the case of an incident, bumpers also cover the front end of the car, part of the frame, and ties the car together aesthetically. The cars overall condition can be better protected if it hosts the correct bumper.