Summary Of Bumper, Bumper Bracket And Front Retaining Components

Fig 1: Removing Bumper Bracket And 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 Front Bumper

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: Identifying Spray Nozzle, Clamping Ring And Nut

Unclip and remove foglight.

Installation:

Adjust foglights, refer to 63 10 004 AIMING HEADLIGHTS .

Fig 4: Adjusting Foglights

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

Fig 5: Uncliping Body Molding With Hardwood Wedge

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 baseplate and pull forwards and downwards to remove.

Fig 7: Lifting Out Expanding Rivets

Pull off edge protector.

Fig 8: Pulling Off 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: Installing At Bottom Then Clip In At Top

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: Inserting Lugs On Brake Air Ducts

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

Fig 11: Lifting Out Expanding Rivets

Installation:

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

Lift cover (1) off towing eye and unfasten catch band. Lift out expanding rivets (2) and lift bumper carrier backwards to remove.

Fig 12: Lifting Cover Off Towing Eye Unfasten Catch Band (1 Of 2)

Fig 13: Lifting Cover Off Towing Eye Unfasten Catch Band (2 Of 2)