51 11 001 Replacing front bumper

Replacing center section of front bumper (support beam):

Unfasten screws (1) and lift off air guide (2). In addition, lever air duct (4) on left/right out of clips (3) and remove.

Fig 1: Removing Screws And Lifting Off Air Guide And Lever Air Duct On Left/Right Out Of Clips

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Lever out expansion rivets (1) and (2) and remove bumper carrier towards rear.

NOTE: Lift out expanding rivets (2) by pulling inwards with pincers.

Fig 2: Removing Bumper Carrier Towards Rear

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Version with headlight cleaning system:

If necessary, remove complete water hose.

Installation:

Route water hose under plastic tabs (3).

Fig 3: Routing Water Hose Under Plastic Tabs

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NOTE: The work for "Replacing front bumper center section (carrier)" ends here.

Replacing front bumper (bumper trim):

Unlock retaining clips at top (1) and bottom (2) and remove center of grille by pulling backwards.

Fig 4: Unlocking Retaining Clips At Top And Bottom And Removing Center Of Grille By Pulling Backwards

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Version with fog lamps:

Pull mucket (1) upwards to remove.

If necessary, pull spoiler lip (2) downwards to remove.

Lift cover (3) off towing eye and unfasten catch band.

Remove all tab washers and slide on new bumper.

Fig 5: Pulling Mucket Upwards And Spoiler Lip Downwards

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