51 11 157 Replacing Front Bumper Trim

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front bumper trim . See 51 11 156 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT BUMPER TRIM .
Remove license plate holder . See 51 11 158 REPLACING BASEPLATE FOR LICENSE PLATE .
Remove bottom middle grille . See 51 11 180 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING GRILLE IN BUMPER TRIM (BOTTOM MIDDLE) .
Remove side grille . See 51 11 185 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING GRILLE (SIDE) IN BUMPER TRIM .
Remove top grille . See 51 11 182 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING GRILLE IN BUMPER TRIM AT TOP .
Remove cover caps for tow lug

Version with Park Distance Control (PDC):

Remove ultrasonic transducer . See 20 PARK DISTANCE CONTROL .

Installing trim (2) for grille:

Remove ribs (1) from trim (2) completely.

Fig 1: Identifying Ribs And Trim

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Attach trim (1) to bumper trim.

NOTE: Make sure catches (2) and lugs (3) are correctly seated.

Fig 2: Identifying Trim And Lugs

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Secure trim (1) with retainers (2).

NOTE: Retainers (2) must press trim (1) fully onto bumper trim.

Also secure retainers (2) with adhesive.

Fig 3: Identifying Trim With Retainers

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NOTE: Lugs and retainers (2) must be free of grease, clean if necessary.

Observe an air drying time at least 1 minute.