Replacing Center Section Of Front Bumper (Support Beam):
Remove complete front bumper, refer to 51 11 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE FRONT BUMPER .
Remove holder for license plate, refer to 51 11 158 REPLACING BASEPLATE FOR LICENCE PLATE .
Unfasten screws (1) and lift off air guide (2). In addition, lever air duct (4) on left/right out of clips (3) and remove.
Lever out expansion rivets (1) and (2) and remove bumper carrier towards rear.
NOTE:
Lift out expanding rivets (2) by pulling inwards with pincers.
Version With Headlight Cleaning System:
If necessary, remove both jet nozzles of headlamp cleaning system. Refer to 61 67 045 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SPRAY NOZZLES FOR LEFT OR RIGHT HEADLIGHT CLEANING SYSTEM .
If necessary, remove complete water hose.
Installation :
Route water hose under plastic tabs (3).
NOTE:
The work for "Replacing front bumper center section (carrier)" ends here.