51 11 050 Removing And Installing/Replacing Carrier For Front Bumper Trim

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front bumper trim . See 51 11 156 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT BUMPER TRIM .

Depending on engine version, remove cooling air guide (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Cooling Air Guide

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Release nuts (1 and 2) on strut (3) on left/right.

Installation:

When installing carrier (4), make sure struts (3) on left and right are correctly fed in.

Tightening torque. See BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 2: Identifying Nuts On Strut

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Disconnect plug connection (1) on fanfare horn on left/right

If necessary, release hose holder (2) for headlight washer system.

Fig 3: Identifying Plug Connection And Hose Holder

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Release screws (1 and 2) on left/right.

NOTE: Carrier (4) must be held by a second person during releasing operation.

Release screws (3) on left/right and feed out carrier (4) towards bottom.

Tightening torque. See BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 4: Identifying Screws On Left/Right And Feed Out Carrier

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Replacement:

Remove fanfare horns (1).

Fig 5: Identifying Fanfare Horns

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