51 11 701 Replacing left or right bracket for front bumper

Necessary preliminary tasks:

NOTE: Holder (2) for bumper trim cannot be non-destructively removed.

Bend catch (3) in front of metal plate of side panel (1).

Destroy catch (4) completely and remove holder (2).

Fig 1: Bending Catch In Front Of Metal Plate Of Side Panel

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.