Where does the end of this airbox pipe attach?
 

Hi all. Just having front bumper painted, and whist pulling the bumper off came across one of the ait box pipes, that looks like it should mount somewhere, and wonder if someone could please tell me where ;0)

http://www.mym3.co.uk/IMAG1752.jpg

Also should there be a screw or bolt or something on the bottom of the water bottle that secures it to the bumper? as don't have one, but looks like should have one ;0)

Jonny

thread search for "front bumper removal" NZ_M3 . There's a great step by step with pics. It does mention intake pipe fixings etc. Its sure to be of help.

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...diagId=51_5097

I can't be 100% sure, but I think it clips onto the back of the bumper or quite possibly the air duct number 2 in this link

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...diagId=51_3275

With regards to the washer bottle, according to this page, there isn't a screw at the bottom but again, I think someone else will be better in the Knowledge. I had mine off but it was a good few years ago now.

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...diagId=61_1465

Had mine off a couple of months ago to have it repainted.
The flexible tube is mounted onto the back of the bumper with 2 plastic rivets. Unfortunately no one knows which bmw used originally. I simply used the ones that hold the side bumpers. Also the flexible tube is held by a large zip tie.. search around there are pictures of it. If not i will upload some pictures tomorrow. Currently writing from my cell phone.

The washer bottle is mounted with 2 screws at the top.. directly to the bumper.
Also there is one screw at the bottom. That should be it.

thanks for info.

re washer bottle. "Also there is one screw at the bottom. That should be it" not one on car, and can not locate one one realoem etc, a part number would be appreciated.

have the other stuff ;0) bar the washer bottom mount, but that can be attached again ;0)

Thanks again

John

saw this one.

http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=453397 ill have a play at weekend. cheers.

I see you found my photos ... I know the exact plastic clips that BMW used on that snorkel .. it's the same ones used on the front splitters.

Here's the screw for the washer bottle - part number 11

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...diagId=61_1465

Sorry for the delay jonny, here is the pic which apparently shows how BMW secured the tube onto the bumper.

When i took my bumper off, i discovered that the flexible intake hose wasn't secured properly. I think most BMW dealerships don't know how its mounted properly, so they just stuff the tubes behind the bumper and et voilÃ*. :banghead:

Anyway, here is the pic i've found somewhere long time ago.
Flexible Tube is held by 2 push pins onto the Bumper itself and the large zip tie prevents the flexible tube from resting on the fixed tube below.

http://fs2.directupload.net/images/1...p/lz53i2gj.jpg

Good Luck, if you have any questions just let me know.
I promise i'll be faster this time :bigcry: