51 11 156 Removing and installing front bumper trim

Special tools required:

Release screws in area (1) and remove strip (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Strip & Screws

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Release expansion rivets (1) on left/right.

Fig 2: Identifying Expansion Rivets On Left/Right

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Release screws (1).

Build date from 01/2006:

Unfasten screws (2).

Installation:

Bumper trim is secured through opening (3) on left/right.

Fig 3: Identifying Bumper Trim

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Unclip bumper trim (1) in area (2) on left/right in direction of arrow with special tool 00 9 317. (See BODY EQUIPMENT - SPECIAL TOOLS article)

Version with headlight washer system:

Have a rubber plug on hand.

Pull bumper trim (1) forwards slightly, disconnect right hose from T-distributor and seal with rubber plug.

Fig 4: Pulling Bumper Trim Forwards Slightly

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Installation:

If necessary, top up washer fluid.

Version with fog lamps:

Pull bumper trim (1) forwards slightly and disconnect plug connections on fog lamp on left/right.

Remove bumper trim (1) straight forwards with a 2nd person helping.