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51 11 156 Removing and installing front bumper trim

Necessary Preliminary Tasks: 

Not M5: 

Release screws (1) on wheel arch trim (2) on left/right.

Fig 1: Locating Screws On Wheel Arch Trim
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Not M5: 

Release screws (1).

Installation: 

Make sure trims (2) are in correct position.

Fig 2: Identifying Retaining Screws
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M5 Only: 

Unscrew screws (1).

Installation: 

Make sure trim (2) is in correct position.

Fig 3: View Of Front Bumper Trim
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Unclip strip (1) in direction of arrow and release screws (2) underneath.

Fig 4: Identifying Bumper Strip
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Press bumper trim (1) against direction of travel and release from holders in direction of arrow.

If necessary, disconnect plug connections on left/right fog lamps.

If necessary, disconnect right Park Distance Control plug connection.

Remove bumper trim (1) straight forwards with a 2nd person helping.

Fig 5: Removing Bumper Trim
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