hello,

i recently acquired a 2009 528i with front end damage. basically it needs a new radiator, radiator support, transmission cooler.

my questions are:

1. how do i replacement the radiator support. do i need to remove the condenser. i'm wondering if there's a way to replace the radiator support without taking the bumper and condenser out.
2. there was a hole in the transmission cooler metal hose. i'm going to change the cooler, do i need to add transmission fluid into the car?

I will post pictures of the project later.