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

Necessary Preliminary Tasks: 

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

  Build Date From 03/2005: 

• Remove both lower brackets for headlight mounting.

Note Build Date From 03/2005: 

Release screw (1).

Remove upper air duct section (2) on left/right.

Fig 1: Locating Upper Air Duct Section

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Remove impact absorber (2) towards front.

Release screws (1) and remove bracket/rod.

Disconnect plug connection on fanfare horn on left/right Release screw (3) on left/right and remove fanfare horn.

Version With ACC: 

Disconnect plug connection on ACC sensor.

Fig 2: Identifying Impact Absorber Retaining Screws

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Release catches (1).

Remove cover (2) on left/right.

Fig 3: View Of Catches In Cover

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Version With Headlight Washer System: 

Detach water hose (1) from high-pressure nozzle on right and seal off with rubber plug.

Feed water hose (1) out of carrier.

Fig 4: Locating Water Hose From High-Pressure Nozzle

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Version With PDC: 

Unclip wiring harness (1) from carrier.

Fig 5: View Of Wiring Harness In Carrier

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

Remove carrier towards front.

Tightening torque, refer to 51 11 4AZ in BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Replacement: 

If necessary, remove bracket for ACC sensor or vibration damper.

Fig 6: Removing Screws

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