Front bumper, assembly overview

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NOTE: The following list pertains to Fig 1.

Socket head bolt
- 26 Nm
Air intake grille
Quick release screw
Side impact molding
- Always replace
  - Side impact moldings are secured to bumper with double-sided adhesive tape.
  - It is not possible to remove without destroying.
  - To remove, pull side impact molding away from bumper.
  - Remove any residual adhesive on bumper.
    Installation on same bumper
  - Bumper must be free of dust and grease in adhesion area
  - Clean bumper using mineral spirits or cleaning solution D 009 401 04.
    NOTE: Centering holes for centering pins for the exact installation of side impact moldings are already present in bumper
  - Position centering pins with double-sided adhesive tape onto markings of side impact molding. See ADHERING CENTERING PINS ON SIDE IMPACT MOLDING .
  - Remove protective foil from double-sided adhesive tape for side impact molding.
  - Press side impact molding with attached centering pins firmly onto bumper over the entire surface.
    Installation on new bumper
    
    NOTE: Centering holes for side impact molding must be drilled on the new bumper before painting.
  - Position centering holes for side impact moldings on bumper, see SIDE IMPACT MOLDINGS, CENTERING HOLES .
  - Apply side impact moldings to bumper as described above.
Bumper
- With crossmember attached
- Bumper, removing and installing, see FRONT BUMPER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Crossmember, removing and installing, see CROSSMEMBER, REMOVING FROM BUMPER COVER AND INSTALLING
- Separate two-piece bumper cover, see CROSSMEMBER, REMOVING FROM BUMPER COVER AND INSTALLING
- Positioning license plate mounting holes, see POSITIONING LICENSE PLATE MOUNTING HOLES
Guide piece
- Removing and installing, see GUIDE PIECE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
Expanding clip
- 6x
- Must be inserted into fender before installing bumper cover
Grommet
- 2x
- Must be inserted into fender before installing bumper cover
Impact absorber
- Self-aligns to correct height in crossmember, see BUMPER TO IMPACT ABSORBER, ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
Fender
Special nut
- 4 Nm
Wheelhousing liner
Bolt
- 1 Nm
- 2x

Fig 1: Identifying Front Bumper Assembly

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