51 11 701 Replacing left or right bracket for front bumper

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Bumper trim removed.

Version up to 10/2003:

Compress catches (1) and detach bracket (2) towards bottom.

Fig 1: Detaching Bracket Towards Bottom

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Installation:

Catches (1) on bracket (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Checking Catches On Bracket

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Version from 10/2003:

Release screws (1) and detach metal nuts (2).

Compress catches (3) and detach bracket (4) towards bottom.

Fig 3: Detaching Bracket Towards Bottom

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Installation:

Catches (1 and 2) on bracket (3) must not be damaged.

Fig 4: Checking Catches On Bracket

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