Loose JCW Bumper Mesh Grill

[Minime_too]

Hi all,

I recently got a Mini Cooper S JCW auto (08) second hand and noticed that the front bumper grill is loose on one side. (see pic)
I realised that in order to fix it, i may need to remove the whole bumper and possible push the mesh grill from the inside.
If i were to take it in to BMW service centre, would they charge me (how much?) and will it be covered under manufacturer's warranty?

Yesterday as i was idling at the petrol station, the engine/car made a loud noise (sounds like high revs ie: as though i put my foot on the pedal) for 10-15 seconds and stopped.
That was the first time i experienced some sort of radiator fan noise since i bought the car. Is it normal? I did not have the air con on (if that helps).

Thank you in advance!\

[Murker1991]

just a suggestion but maybe pull it forward with some thin plyers wrapped in clothe to be careful not to damage the grill?

[Minime_too]

Thanks for the suggestion Murker1991.
I tried doing so. Unfortunately, there are no vents on the right side of the mesh. Only in the middle.
I hope BMW don't charge me a bomb when i send it in. Recently they charged me £40 to refit 2 deflectors which i bought (fitted under the front bumper).
Service / labour charge is a KILLER!

[Murker1991]

ahh.. well maybe jack up the car SECURELY dont want it falling on you and pushing it from underneath? bmw are extortionists i hate handing over money to the gready ****ers

[Black_on_Black_R56]

Best trick, Use a flat head screwdriver, a small one and you can put it in from left to right and just apply a little pressure and pry it back into place. done it 100 times and if it is lined up properly. should just pop in. if u see it to be a little tough, sopa water and a squirt bottle to spray some to "lube" the pin in. good luck

[thebigf]

Or, do what I did, bend a coat hanger or welding rod so it has a small hook on the end, hook it through the grille as far left as you can around one of the grille webs and pull. Snaps right back in, no damage.

Jamie