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 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) ACC SENSOR or 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 .
Replacement:
- Remove impact absorber
Depending on version:
- Remove both ACCELERATION SENSORS
- Remove both HIGH-PRESSURE NOZZLES FOR HEADLIGHT WASHER SYSTEM
- Remove night vision camera. See REMOVE AND INSTALLING COMPLETE NIGHT VISION CAMERA (FROM 03/2007) or REMOVE AND INSTALLING COMPLETE NIGHT VISION CAMERA (UP TO 03/2007) .
- Remove bracket for ACC sensor
- If necessary, remove both near range sensors. See REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) LEFT OR RIGHT SHORT RANGE SENSOR (SRR SENSOR) (M TECHNIK AERODYNAMIC KIT) or REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SHORT RANGE SENSOR (SRR SENSOR) .