51 11 050 Removing and installing/replacing carrier for front bumper trim

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove front bumper trim  (See 51 11 156 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT BUMPER TRIM )

Release expander rivets (1) and remove impact absorber (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Expander Rivets & Impact Absorber

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Release screws (1 and 2) on left/right and remove carrier (3).

Tightening torque 51 11 5AZ.  (See BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES article)

Fig 2: Identifying Carrier Screws

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