51 11 050 Removing and installing/replacing carrier for front bumper trim (M6)

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front bumper trim (M6) .

Disconnect plug-in contacts (1).

Fig 1: Disconnect Plug-In Contacts (1)

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Unclip catches (1) on air duct. Remove air duct in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Unclip Catches (1) On Air Duct

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Installation: Catches (1) on air duct (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 3: Catches (1) On Air Duct (2) Must Not Be Damaged

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IMPORTANT: Carrier must not be separated from deformation elements.

NOTE: The operation is described on the left side; proceed in the same way for the right side.

Release screw (1). If necessary, drill out rivets (3). Unfasten screws (2). Remove carrier (4) with deformation element towards front.

Installation: If necessary, use screws and locking pins (instead of rivets) to secure deformation element. Tightening torque, see 51 11 4AZ in 51 11 FRONT BUMPER .

Fig 4: Removing Carrier

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Replacement: Release screws (1) and remove holder (2) with fanfare horn. If necessary, release screws (3) and remove holder (4). If necessary, remove impact absorber.

Fig 5: Release Screws (1) And Remove Holder (2) With Fanfare Horn

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