51 11 001 Replacing front bumper (from 10/01)

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Release expansion rivets on left/right.

Fig 1: Releasing Expansion Rivets On Left/Right (1 Of 2)

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Release expansion rivets on left/right.

Fig 2: Releasing Expansion Rivets On Left/Right (2 Of 2)

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Release nuts on left/right.

Fig 3: Releasing Nuts On Left/Right

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Remove bumper bracket.

Replacement of center bumper section (bracket) only:

Release nuts (1) on left/right and remove air horn (2) from bumper bracket (3).

Fig 4: Releasing Nuts On Left/Right And Remove Air Horn From Bumper Bracket

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Replacement of center bumper section (bracket) only:

If necessary, release split pins (1) on left/right and remove mounting sleeve (2) from center bumper section (3).

Fig 5: Removing Mounting Sleeve From Center Bumper Section

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Replacement of bumper trim only:

Remove trim grill for bumper trim.

Lever out cover (1) for towing lug and feed retaining strap (2) out of bumper.

Fig 6: Removing Cover For Towing Lug And Feed Retaining Strap Out Of Bumper

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Detach piping (3) towards rear.