51 11 156 Removing And Installing Front Bumper Trim (M3/Lightweight Design)

Release screws (1) and expansion rivet (2) on left and right.

NOTE: Lever out catch (3) for removal.

Fig 1: Identifying Expansion Rivets

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Release screws (1) on left and right.

Lift out side wheel arch liner (2) on left and right.

Fig 2: Releasing Side Wheel Arch Liner

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Unclip bumper straight to front (plug connection).

Fig 3: Removing Bumper

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Disconnect left plug connection (1) and unclip from bumper.

Disconnect left and right plug connections (2).

Remove bumper.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Plug Connections

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