51 11 141 Removing and installing/replacing bumper panel at bottom front

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Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove front bumper panel . See 51 11 156 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT BUMPER TRIM (UP TO 03/2010) or 51 11 156 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT BUMPER TRIM (FROM 03/2010).

Version with Park Distance Control:

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Remove cable from holders (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connections And Holders

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NOTE: The operation is described on the left side; proceed in the same way for the right side.

Release all latch mechanisms (1) on left and right.

Remove the bottom bumper panel (2).

Installation note:

Latch mechanisms (1) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Identifying Latch Mechanisms And Bottom Bumper Panel

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Replacement

Remove BOTTOM MIDDLE GRILLE .
Remove underride protection.

With Park Distance Control (PDC):

Remove the ultrasonic sensors.