51 11 000 Removing and installing complete front bumper

Fig 1: Unfastening Left/Right Screws And Lifting Out Wheel Arch Finishers From Side

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Unfasten left/right screws and lift out wheel arch finishers (1) from side.

Fig 2: Removing Grille

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Lever out expansion rivets on left/right and remove grille (1).

Fig 3: Releasing Screws On Impact Absorber On Left/Right

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Release screws on impact absorber on left/right.

Installation:

Fig 4: Removing Bumper

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Version with Park Distance Control (PDC) and/or fog lamps:

Pull bumper back a little.

Disconnect plug connection for fog lamps and/or PDC on left/right.

Remove bumper.

Version with headlight cleaning system:

Pull bumper back a little:

Detach lock and disconnect hose connection.

Remove bumper.

Fig 5: Pulling Bumper Back

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Installation:

The height of the bumper is adjusted by turning the socket head cap screw.

Fig 6: Turning Socket Head Cap Screw

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Ideal adjustment:

Distance (A) must be the same all around between the bumper and body cutout.

Dimension (A) = 5 +/- 1 mm

Fig 7: Measuring Dimension Between Bumper And Body Cutout

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