51 11 050 Removing and installing/replacing support for front bumper trim: Notes

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove front bumper trim, see 51 11 156 Removing and installing front bumper trim .

Partially detaching brake air duct (depending on engine version): 

Release expansion rivet (1).

Release screw (2).

Release catch (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Expansion Rivet, Screw And Catch

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Disconnect plug connection (1) on fanfare horn on left/right

If necessary, release hose holder (2) for headlight washer system.

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection And Hose Holder

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Version with Park Distance Control (PDC): 

Release plug connection on right inner side of member by turning through 45°.

Fig 3: Releasing Plug Connection On Right Inner Side Of Member By Turning

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

Release screws (3) on left and right and feed out support member (4) in downward direction.

Tightening torque 51 11 2AZ  , see 51 11 FRONT BUMPER .

Fig 4: Identifying Screws And Support Member

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Release nuts (1 and 2) on strut (3) on left/right.

Installation: 

When installing support (4), make sure struts (3) on left and right are correctly fed in.

Tightening torque 51 11 5AZ  , see 51 11 FRONT BUMPER .

Fig 5: Identifying Support, Struts And Nuts

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