51 11 140 Removing and installing/replacing bumper trim upper section (up to 09/2006)
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove front bumper trim, see 51 11 156 Removing and installing front bumper trim (up to 09/2006)
- Remove both fog lamps, see 63 17 060 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT FOG LAMP
- Remove radiator grille for bumper trim, see 51 11 180 Removing and installing/replacing grille in bumper trim (M Technic aerodynamic kit)
- Remove center insert for bumper trim, see 51 11 145 Removing and installing/replacing center insert for bumper trim
NOTE:
The operation is described on the left side; proceed in the same way for the right side.
Release screws (1).
Unhook catches (2) on bumper trim (3).
Release catches (1) and remove upper section of bumper trim (2).
Installation:
If necessary, replace faulty metal nuts (1) on upper section of bumper trim (2).
Replacement:
Remove center radiator grille, see 51 13 001 Removing and installing/replacing front radiator grille, middle left or right
Version with headlight washer system:
If necessary, remove spray nozzles (3), see 61 67 045 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SPRAY NOZZLES FOR LEFT OR RIGHT HEADLIGHT CLEANING SYSTEM