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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 And Lift Out Wheel Arch Finishers (1) From Side
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Unfasten screws from impact absorber.

Fig 2: Unfasten Screws From Impact Absorber
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Installation: 

Tightening torque, refer to 51 11 2AZ BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 740I & 740iL - E38 .

Press detent lugs upwards and pull bumper forwards slightly.

Fig 3: Pressing Detent Lugs Upwards And Pull Bumper Forwards
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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 Lock Pull Off Hose And Push Upwards Or Seal
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Pull bumper forwards with 2nd person.

Fig 5: Pulling Bumper Forwards
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Installation: 

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

Fig 6: Adjusting Bumper
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