51 11 701 Replacing left or right bracket for front bumper

(bumper removed)

Installation:

If necessary, mark position of bracket on body.

Unfasten screws from wheel arch and remove bracket (1).

Installation 

When exchanging bracket, adjust dimensions (A) and (B).

Dimension (B) is measured vertically downwards at distance (C) from side panel.

1. approx. 18 mm
2. approx. 32 mm
3. approx. 115 mm
   Fig 2: Adjusting Dimensions

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Ideal adjustment:

Gap (A) should be uniform down full length between bumper and aperture in body.

Dimension (A) = 5 +/- 1 mm