51 11 157 Replacing front bumper trim

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FRONT BUMPER TRIM

Remove cover cap (1) for tow lug.

Remove HEADLIGHT WASHER UNIT COVER (2) on left/right.

Remove FRONT RADIATOR GRILLE (3) on left/right.

Remount FOG LIGHT (4) on left/right and ADJUST (not M5).

If necessary, remove LICENSE PLATE (5) .

If necessary, remove BASEPLATE FOR LICENSE PLATE .

Installation:

Marker lines are located on inside of bumper for version with M and M5 aerodynamic kits. These lines denote the drilling position for the license plate baseplate.

If necessary, remove wiring harness and PDC ULTRASONIC SENSOR (6) .

Remove damping lip/spoiler (7).

Fig 1: Identifying Front Bumper Trim Components

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Build date from 03/2007:

Remove all ornamental grilles. See TRIM FOR AIR DUCT ON BUMPER TRIM and TRIM FOR AIR DUCT ON BUMPER TRIM .

Version with M aerodynamic kit:

Remove FOG LIGHT COVER .

Remove ORNAMENTAL GRILLE in bumper panel.