Removal of centre rear panel?

Mr Squarekins · 05-07-2019, 04:47 PM

Hi,

Can anyone tell me how to remove the 'floating' centre panel on the rear bumper of an i8 please?

Is it bolted behind the number plate and then clipped around the edges? Or it it screwed/bolted from below?

Many thanks!

Chris.

patsgarageonline · 05-08-2019, 09:10 AM

It looks like it's a simple latch to release it after removing the rear bumper.

https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/i...per/1VnXyJn4IE

Mr Squarekins · 05-08-2019, 01:34 PM

Thanks. Didn't know that latch was there. I plan to resist removing the whole bumper unless I really must. I'll see if the latch can be accessed from underneath.

Really appreciate the help. Thanks!

MGRMLN · 05-10-2019, 12:58 PM

I'd love to remove that piece too but won't there be drilled out holes behind it if I did?

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patsgarageonline patsgarageonline.com 101 Rep 170 Posts Drives: BMW i8 Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Eldersburg, MD iTrader: (0)	It looks like it's a simple latch to release it after removing the rear bumper. https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/i...per/1VnXyJn4IE
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Mr Squarekins Private First Class 22 Rep 107 Posts Drives: I8 Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Uk iTrader: (0)	Thanks. Didn't know that latch was there. I plan to resist removing the whole bumper unless I really must. I'll see if the latch can be accessed from underneath. Really appreciate the help. Thanks!
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MGRMLN Private 7 Rep 94 Posts Drives: 2015 Nissan GT-R Black Edition Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	I'd love to remove that piece too but won't there be drilled out holes behind it if I did? __________________ 2015 Protonic Blue BMW i8 Pure Impulse Edition 2019 Volcano Orange McLaren 570S Spider 2019 Carrara White Porsche Cayenne
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