51 11 701 Replacing left or right bracket for front bumper

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Bumper trim removed.

• If necessary, remove front bumper trim, refer to 51 11 156 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT BUMPER TRIM (FROM 10/03)  or 51 11 156 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT BUMPER TRIM (UP TO 10/03) 

Version up to 10/2003:

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

Installation: 

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

Version from 10/2003:

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

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

Installation: 

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