51 11 050 Removing and installing / replacing carrier for front bumper trim

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front bumper trim, see 51 11 156 Removing and installing front bumper trim (from 09/2006)

Release cable holders (1) from carrier (3).

Disconnect plug connections (2) for fanfare horns.

If necessary, feed out line for headlight washer system.

Installation:

If necessary, replace cable holders (1).

Fig 1: Cable Holders And Carrier

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Release screw connection (1).

Remove screws and shims (3).

Remove carrier (2).

Tightening torque: 51 11 5AZ, see 51 11 FRONT BUMPER

Fig 2: Screw Connection, Shims And Carrier

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Replacement:

Release nuts (2) and remove fanfare horns (1).
Release screws or rivets (3) and remove holder (4)

NOTE: Depending on build date, different holders (4) are installed with different attachments:

Fig 3: Nuts, Rivets And Fanfare Horns

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Standard bumper:

Holder (4) at front riveted to carrier (5)

M Technic aerodynamic kit up to 02/2006:

Holder (4) at rear screwed to carrier (5)

M Technic aerodynamic kit from 03/2006:

Holder (4) at front screwed to carrier (5)