51 11 156 Removing And Installing Front Bumper Trim
Necessary Preliminary Tasks:
- Remove baseplate for number/license plate. Refer to 51 11 158 REPLACING BASEPLATE FOR LICENSE PLATE .
Build date up to 03/2005:
- Remove both fog lamps. Refer to 63 17 060 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) left or right front fog lamp
.
Build date from 03/2005:
- Remove both side grilles. Refer to 51 11 185 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SIDE TRIM GRILLE FOR BUMPER TRIM (FROM 03/2005) .
Release screws (1) or clip (1) on left/right.
Release screws (1).
IMPORTANT:
Bumper trim must not be pulled out sideways (risk of damage).
Remove bumper trim straight towards front with aid of a 2nd person.
If necessary, disconnect additional plug-in contacts and feed out cable.
Installation:
Observe gap dimensions.