51 11 156 Removing and installing front bumper trim

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Only up to 03/2007 without M5:

Remove middle grille
Remove air duct trim.

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

Fig 1: Removing Screws On Wheel Arch Trim

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Except M5

Release screws (1).

Installation:

Make sure trims (2) are in correct position.

Fig 2: Identifying Correct Position Of Trims

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M5 only

Unscrew screws (1).

Installation:

Make sure trim (2) is in correct position.

Fig 3: Removing Screws

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Unclip strip (1) in direction of arrow and release screws (2) underneath.

Tightening torque: 5 Nm

Fig 4: Removing Strip Clip

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Press bumper trim (1) against direction of travel and release from holders in direction of arrow.

NOTE:

The catches on the side holders are pressed down by moving the bumper trim (1) against the direction of travel. This enables the bumper trim (1) to be detached from the side.

Depending on version, disconnect plug connections from fog lamp or from Park Distance Control.

Remove bumper trim (1) straight forwards with a 2nd person helping.

Fig 5: Removing Bumper Trim

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