Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Unscrew and remove license plate. See 51 11 158 Replacing baseplate for license plate
- Remove holder for license plate. See 51 11 158 Replacing baseplate for license plate
- Remove rubbing strips. Remove complete front bumper. See 51 11 000 Removing and installing complete front bumper (from 10/01)
- If necessary, remove front fog lamps. See FOG LIGHTS, AUXILIARY
Release expansion rivets on left/right.
Release expansion rivets on left/right.
Release nuts on left/right.
Remove bumper bracket. See 51 11 701 Replacing bracket for front left or right bumper (saloon/sedan and touring from 10/01)
Replacement of center bumper section (bracket) only:
Release nuts (1) on left/right and remove air horn (2) from bumper bracket (3).
Replacement of center bumper section (bracket) only:
If necessary, release split pins (1) on left/right and remove mounting sleeve (2) from center bumper section (3).
Replacement of bumper trim only:
Remove trim grill for bumper trim. See 51 11 180 Removing and installing/replacing trim grill for bumper trim (up to 9/01)
Lever out cover (1) for towing lug and feed retaining strap (2) out of bumper.
Detach piping (3) towards rear.