51 11 156 Removing And Installing/Replacing Front Bumper Trim

Special Tools Required 

• 00 9 317 TRIM PANEL WEDGE

Release screws (1) on bumper trim (2).

Tightening torque, see 51 11 1AZ in 51 11 FRONT BUMPER .

Lift bumper trim (2) over guide (3).

If necessary, release seal (4) on bumper trim (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Bumper Trim, Guide & Screws

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Release screws (1) on wheel arch trim (2) on left/right.

Lift out wheel arch trim (2) at side.

Installation: 

Make sure wheel arch trim (2) is in correct position.

Fig 2: Identifying Wheel Arch Trim & Screw

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Release screws (1) on bumper trim (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Bumper Trim & Screws

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Slide special tool 00 9 317  between bumper trim (1) and bracket (2).

Release catches in area (3) and lever out bumper trim (1) in outward direction.

Pull bumper trim (1) forwards a little.

If necessary, disconnect plug connections on ultrasonic sensors and/or front fog lamps.

If necessary, unlock and detach hose for headlight cleaning system.

Remove bumper trim (1) towards front with aid of a 2nd person.

Fig 4: Releasing Catches & Lever Out Bumper Trim

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Installation: 

Catches (2) of bumper trim (1) must not be damaged.

If necessary, carry out height adjustment, refer to 41 00... BODY GAP DIMENSIONS

Fig 5: Identifying Catches Of Bumper Trim

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Replacement: 

• Modify middle front  radiator grille  . 
• Modify trim grille in bumper trim  . 
• Modify trim grille   in bumper trim on left/right  .
• Modify towing eye cover

Depending on version: 

• Modify number/license plate
• Modify baseplate   for number/license plate  .
• Modify spray nozzles 
• Modify fog lamps  . See LIGHTS - REPAIR (128i) or LIGHTS - REPAIR (135i) .
• Modify ultrasonic converter