51 71 099 Removing And Installing/Replacing Radiator Air Guide

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove carrier for bumper trim at front . See 51 11 050 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING CARRIER FOR FRONT BUMPER TRIM .

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unclip hose (2) and feed out air guide (3) towards bottom.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection And Hose

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Replacement:

Fit all rubber seals (1) and sheet metal nuts (2) on air guide, replace if necessary.

Modify outside temperature sensor (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Rubber Seals And Sheet Metal Nuts

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