51 11 050 Removing and installing/replacing carrier for front bumper trim
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove front bumper trim.
Detach wiring harness (1) from impact absorber (2).
If necessary, disconnect plug connections from add-on parts on carrier.
Version with ACC:
If necessary, remove ACC sensor. See 66 31 006 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) ACC SENSOR or 66 31 016 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LONG RANGE SENSOR (LRR SENSOR) (FROM BUILD DATE 03/2007) .
Version with headlight washer system:
If necessary, disconnect line (2) on right from washer fluid reservoir coming from T-distributor (1).
Release screw (1).
If necessary, drill out rivets (3).
Release 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 51 11 4AZ . See 11 FRONT BUMPER .
Replacement:
- Remove impact absorber
Depending on version:
- Remove both acceleration sensors . See 65 77 541 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT ACCELERATION SENSOR .
- Remove both high-pressure nozzles for headlight washer system . See 61 67 083 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT HIGH-PRESSURE NOZZLE OF HEADLIGHT CLEANING SYSTEM .
- Remove night vision camera . See 66 54 010 REMOVE AND INSTALLING COMPLETE NIGHT VISION CAMERA (FROM 03/2007) .
- Remove bracket for ACC sensor
- If necessary, remove both near range sensors . See 66 31 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) LEFT OR RIGHT SHORT RANGE SENSOR (SRR SENSOR) (M TECHNIK AERODYNAMIC KIT) or 66 31 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SHORT RANGE SENSOR (SRR SENSOR) .