51 11 156 Removing and installing front bumper trim

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove baseplate for number/license plate, refer to 51 11 158 Replacing baseplate for license plate

Build date up to 03/2005:

Remove both fog lamps, refer to 63 17 060 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) LEFT OR RIGHT FOG LAMP

Build date from 03/2005:

Remove both side grilles

Release screws (1) or clip (1) on left/right.

Fig 1: Releasing Screws

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Release screws (1).

Fig 2: Releasing Screws

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IMPORTANT: Bumper trim must not be pulled out sideways (risk of damage).

Remove bumper trim straight towards front with aid of a 2nd person.

If necessary, disconnect additional plug-in contacts and feed out cable.

Installation:

Observe gap dimensions.