51 11 156 Removing And Installing Front Bumper Trim (Up To 10/03)

Version with headlight cleaning system:

NOTE: Have a rubber plug on hand and, after detaching hose (3), seal pump outlet (4).

Fig 1: Detaching Pump Outlet

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Detach cable tie (1) from hose (2).

Unlock hose (3), detach and seal pump outlet (4).

Release screws (1) on left/right and lift out wheel arch finishers (2) at side.

Fig 2: Releasing Screws On Left/Right

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Lever out finishers (1 and 2) on left/right and remove.

Fig 3: Removing Finishers

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Version with Park Distance Control:

Disconnect plug connection on ultrasonic sensors (3) and remove finisher (2).

Raise hood lid.

Release screws (1) on left/right.

Fig 4: Releasing Screws

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Release screws (1).

Fig 5: Pulling Off Bumper Trim

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Version with Park Distance Control and/or front fog lamps:

If necessary, pull bumper trim (2) forward a little and disconnect plug connections on ultrasonic sensors (3) and fog lamps (4).

Pull off bumper trim (2) and set down on a clean surface.

Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty retainers (1) in carrier (2).

Fig 6: Replacing Faulty Retainers

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