51 11 770 Removing and installing/replacing left or right deformation element for front bumper

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Release screws (1) and remove strut (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Screws & Remove Strut

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Release screws (1).

Disconnect plug connections (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connections

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Release screw (1) and remove cover (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Screw & Cover

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NOTE: View from below.

Release nuts (1 and 2).

Tightening torque 51 11 6AZ. (See BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES article)

Fig 4: Identifying Nuts

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Release screw (1) and nuts (2 and 3).

Remove deformation element (4) towards front.

Tightening torque 51 11 6AZ. (See BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES article)

Fig 5: Identifying Deformation Element Screw & Nuts

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