E39 2001 530i Sport Auto - Under Engine Gaurd

[ADH325]

Tried to remove the engine splash gaurd from under my car at the weekend - took out all the fixings etc, it slumped down but still seems to be attached to the front bumper in some way. Do i have to pull it down 45 degrees before it slides out or something? Trouble is, I cant get my car that far off the ground - only using axle stands...or if someone has a better way of getting to the AC belt...!?

Thanks, Andy

[Beamish]

If all the fixings are released, just pull it towards the rear of the car and it should drop down free.

[sparkythecat]

I wish mine was fixed that well.

When I looked under it last week, I found the tray had apparently 'self removed'

Either that, or the kids had nicked it to go sledging when the snow was on

[Neil.D]

Sit facing the car with you legs under the bumper. Grab the pan on both sides.

Push with one hand and pull with the other, it takes a bit of jiggling but it will come. Try to support the back of it, if it flexes too much they can break around the edges.

[ADH325]

Thanks guys - still couldnt get it to budge! I had a closer look, the bit thats pushed into the bumper has a 2 inch 45 degree lip. Thanks for the advice though - I maybe didnt give it enough brute force! Managed to do both grooved belts without removing the fan or cowl, pain in the A though!