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).

Fig 1: Unfastening Screws From Wheel Arch And Removing Bracket

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Installation:

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

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

Fig 2: Identifying Dimensions A, B And C

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(A) approx. 18 mm.

(B) approx. 32 mm.

Ideal adjustment:

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

Dimension (A) = 5 +/- 1 mm.

Fig 3: Identifying Gap Dimension A

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