51 11 001 Replacing front bumper

Unscrew and remove licence plate.

Fig 1: Identifying Bumper, Bumper Bracket & Front Retaining Components

With Park Distance Control:

If necessary, remove ultrasonic converter.

With headlight cleaning system:

Unfasten right screw (1).

Cut through left/ right cable connector (2).

Lift out detent (3) and remove hose connection (4).

Unfasten nut (5) and remove left/ right spray nozzle.

Remove water hose from clips.

Fig 2: Removing Water Hoses From Clip

With headlight cleaning system:

Installation:

Lug in spray nozzle (1) must be aligned with recess in clamping ring (2).

Tighten with the nut (3).

Fig 3: Aligning Spray Nozzle Lug To Clamping Ring Recess

Unclip and remove foglight.

Installation:

Fig 4: Removing Foglight

Unclip body molding with hardwood wedge and remove, first from front (1), then from side (2).

Fig 5: Removing Body Molding

Unclip and remove chrome finisher from body molding.

Fig 6: Removing Chrome Finisher From Body Molding

Lift out expanding rivets (1) underneath and expanding tapers (2) on top.

Unclip top of licence plate base plate and pull forwards and downwards to remove.

Fig 7: Unclipping Top Of Licence Plate Base Plate & Pulling Forwards & Downwards To Remove

Pull off edge protector.

Fig 8: Removing Edge Protector

Unfasten top fasteners (1) and lift fresh air grill upwards and forwards to remove.

NOTE: Also detach the fasteners mounted directly on the brake air ducts.

Installation:

Install at bottom (2) then clip in at top (1).

Fig 9: Removing Lift Fresh Air Grill

Unfasten screws and remove foglight bracket (1) at left/ right.

Unfasten expanding rivet (2) and lift brake air ducts inwards to remove.

Installation:

Insert lugs (3) on brake air ducts correctly in the recesses.

Fig 10: Removing Foglight Bracket & Brake Air Ducts

Lift out expanding rivets (1) and remove plastic cover on bumper carrier.

Fig 11: Removing Bumper Carrier Plastic Cover

Installation:

The plastic lugs must not be damaged. Replace if necessary.

Fig 12: Locating Plastic Lugs

Lift cover (1) off towing eye and unfasten catch band.

Lift out expanding rivets (2) and lift bumper carrier backwards to remove.

Fig 13: Locating Cover & Expanding Rivet