51 11 701 Replacing left or right bracket for front bumper

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

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

Release screws (1).

Remove holder (2) towards bottom.

Fig 1: Removing Bracket

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Installation:

Catches (1) on holder (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Identifying Catches On Holder

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