Bumper Cover, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- Remove the lock carrier cover. Refer to LOCK CARRIER COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

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-- Remove the front wheel spoiler. Refer to FRONT WHEEL SPOILER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Loosen the front wheel housing liner in the area of the bumper cover. Refer to FRONT WHEEL HOUSING LINER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Release the catches -7 to 3- using a flat-head screwdriver -arrow- and remove the wheel arch trim -2- from the bumper cover -1-.

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TIP: 

Only loosen the clips and not the adhesive on the wheel arch trim, otherwise the wheel arch trim must be replaced.

-- Use the : T40172C  with the : T40172/1  to remove the expanding rivet -1-.

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-- Remove the bolt -2-.

-- Disconnect the central connector -3-.

-- If equipped, disconnect the antenna wire -4-.

Vehicles with Automatic Distance Control: 

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-- Remove the air intake grille. Refer to SIDE AIR INTAKE GRILLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Free up the wiring harness -arrow-.

-- Disconnect the connector -1-.

Vehicles with Headlamp Washer System: 

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-- Push the release buttons -arrows- and disconnect the washer fluid hose -1- for the headlamp washer system.

-- Seal the hose coupling with clean plugs from the : VAS6122  .

Continuation: 

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-- Remove the bolts -1 and 2-.

-- Disengage the side section -3- from the side panel -arrow A- and remove the bumper cover toward the front with the help of a second technician -arrow B-. 

-- Lay the bumper cover on a soft surface.