51 11 141 Removing and installing/replacing bumper trim lower section (up to 09/2006)

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove front bumper trim, see 51 11 156 Removing and installing front bumper trim (up to 09/2006) 
• Remove both fog lamps, see 63 17 060 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT FOG LAMP
• Remove radiator grille for bumper trim, see 51 11 180 Removing and installing/replacing grille in bumper trim (M Technic aerodynamic kit) 
• Remove center insert for bumper trim, see 51 11 145 Removing and installing/replacing center insert for bumper trim 

Release screws (1) on left/right.

Unhook catches (2) on left/right from bumper trim (3).

Fig 1: Catches, Screws And Bumper Trim

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Release catches (1) and remove lower section of bumper trim (2).

Fig 2: Catches And Bumper Trim

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Replacement: 

Lever cover (1) in direction of arrow out of lower section of bumper trim (2).

Fig 3: Cover And Bumper Trim

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Installation:

Catches (1) on lower section of bumper trim (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 4: Catches And Bumper Trim

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Installation: 

If necessary, replace faulty metal nuts (1) on lower section of bumper trim (3).

When replacing with Park Distance Control version: 

Remove ultrasonic transducer  (2) from lower section of bumper trim (3).

Remove locators (4) and spacer rings (5).

Fig 5: Locators, Spacer Rings And Bumper Trim

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If necessary, cut out openings for ultrasonic sensors (2) on lower section of bumper trim (1) at moldings.

Fig 6: Ultrasonic Sensors And Bumper Trim

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