51 11 050 Removing and installing / replacing carrier for front bumper trim

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 BMW 545i and 2004 BMW 545i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

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

Detach wiring harness (1) from impact absorber (2).

Version with ACC:

If necessary, remove ACC sensor. Refer to 66 31 006 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) ACC SENSOR .

Fig 1: View Of Impact Absorber

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Version with headlight washer system:

If necessary, disconnect line (2) on right from washer fluid reservoir coming from T-distributor (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Washer Fluid Reservoir Line

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IMPORTANT: Carrier must not be separated from deformation elements.

NOTE: The operation is described on the left side; proceed in the same way for the right side.

Release screw (1).

If necessary, drill out rivets (3).

Release screws (2).

Remove carrier (4) with deformation element towards front.

Fig 3: Locating Deformation Element Carrier Rivets And Screws

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Installation:

If necessary, use screws and locking pins (instead of rivets) to secure deformation element.

Tightening torque, refer to 51 11 4AZ in BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 545I (4.4L) E60 .

Replacement:

Remove impact absorber.

Depending on version:

Remove both acceleration sensors. Refer to 65 77 541 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT ACCELERATION SENSOR .
Remove both high-pressure nozzles for headlight washer system. Refer to 61 67 083 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT HIGH-PRESSURE NOZZLE OF HEADLIGHT CLEANING SYSTEM .
Remove night vision camera. Refer to 66 54 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE NIGHT VISION CAMERA .
Remove bracket for ACC sensor.