51 11 000 Removing and installing complete front bumper

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Unfasten left/ right screws and lift out wheel arch finishers (1) from side.

Fig 1: Unfastening Left/ Right Screws & Lifting Out Wheel Arch Finishers From Side

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Lever out expansion rivets on left/right and remove grill (1).

Fig 2: Removing Grill

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Release screws on impact absorber on left/right.

Installation:

Tightening torque Refer to BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 3: Releasing Screws On Impact Absorber On Left/Right

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Version with Park Distance Control (PDC) and/or fog lamps: Pull bumper back a little.

Disconnect plug connection for fog lamps and/or PDC on left/right.

Remove bumper.

Fig 4: Removing Bumper (Park Distance Control Version)

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Version with headlight cleaning system:

Pull bumper back a little:

Detach lock and disconnect hose connection.

Remove bumper.

Fig 5: Removing Bumper (Headlight Cleaning System Version)

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Installation:

The height of the bumper is adjusted by turning the socket head cap screw.

Fig 6: Adjusting Height Of Bumper

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Ideal adjustment:

Distance (A) must be the same all around between the bumper and body cutout.

Dimension (A) = 5 +/- 1 mm

Fig 7: Identifying Ideal Adjustment

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