Front Bumper

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Removing

Fig 1: Locating Wheel Housing Liner Screws

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-- Unscrew the screws -arrows- and pull back the wheel housing liner in the lower area.

-- Remove the left front wheel spoiler. Refer to FRONT WHEEL SPOILER

Fig 2: Identifying Washer Fluid Line

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-- Release the securing clamp -arrow - and remove washer fluid line -1- on connecting piece -2-.

-- Seal the connecting piece of the washer fluid line with a clean plug from the VAS 6122.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

Fig 3: Locating Bumper Cover Bolts

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-- Remove the upper bumper covers. Refer to RADIATOR GRILLE COVER .

Fig 4: Identifying Bumper Cover Screws & Nuts

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-- Unscrew screws -1, 2, 3, 5- and nuts -6- and -7-.

-- Remove the bumper rear edge from the guide piece/fender -arrow-.

-- Remove bumper -4- in a forward direction.

Installation

Fig 5: Torque Sequence For Upper Bumper

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Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

-- Use the markings -arrow- on the radiator grille for exact adjustment in the longitudinal direction.

-- Tighten the screws in the sequence -1-4-.