51 11 000 Removing and installing complete front bumper

NOTE: Open hood.

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

Fig 1: Unfastening Left/ Right Screws & Lift Out Wheel Arch Finishers From Side

Unfasten screws from impact absorber.

Installation:

Fig 2: Unfastening Impact Absorber Screw

Press detent lugs upwards and pull bumper forwards slightly.

Fig 3: Removing Bumper

Park Distance Control: If necessary pull bumper forwards slightly and remove connector on ultrasonic converter.

Pull bumper slightly forwards and remove connector (1) from left/ right foglight.

Headlight cleaning system:

If necessary pull bumper forwards slightly.

Remove lock (2), pull off hose (3) and push upwards or seal.

Fig 4: Removing Connector From Left/Right Foglight

Pull bumper forwards with 2nd person.

Fig 5: Removing Bumper

Installation:

The height of the bumper is adjusted by twisting the socket head cap screws.

Fig 6: Adjusting Height Of Bumper