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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Release screws (1).

Feed air duct (2) out of tension strut (3).

Installation:

Make sure air duct (2) is in correct position.

Fig 1: Air Duct And Tension Strut

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Release screw (1) on deformation element (2).

Fig 2: Screw And Deformation Element

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NOTE: For height adjustment, mark position of deformation element (4).

Release bolts (1) on supplementary cooler bracket.

Release bolts (2).

Release nuts (3) and remove deformation element (4).

Installation:

Height adjustment, refer to Gap dimensions, body.

Tightening torque: 51 11 6AZ, see 51 11 FRONT BUMPER

Fig 3: Nuts, Bolts And Deformation Element

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