51 11 050 Removing and installing/replacing carrier for front bumper trim

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front bumper trim.

Detach wiring harness (1) from impact absorber (2).

If necessary, disconnect plug connections from add-on parts on carrier.

Version with ACC:

If necessary, remove ACC sensor. See 66 31 006 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) ACC SENSOR or 66 31 016 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LONG RANGE SENSOR (LRR SENSOR) (FROM BUILD DATE 03/2007) .

Fig 1: Detaching Wiring Harness From Impact Absorber

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Version with headlight washer system:

If necessary, disconnect line (2) on right from washer fluid reservoir coming from T-distributor (1).

Fig 2: Disconnecting Line On Right From Washer Fluid Reservoir Coming From T-Distributor

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IMPORTANT: Carrier must not be separated from deformation elements.

NOTE: The operation is described on the left side; proceed in the same way for the right side.

Fig 3: Removing Carrier With Deformation Element Towards Front

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Release screw (1).

If necessary, drill out rivets (3).

Release screws (2).

Remove carrier (4) with deformation element towards front.

Installation:

If necessary, use screws and locking pins (instead of rivets) to secure deformation element.

Tightening torque 51 11 4AZ . See 11 FRONT BUMPER .

Replacement:

Remove impact absorber

Depending on version:

Remove both acceleration sensors . See 65 77 541 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT ACCELERATION SENSOR .
Remove both high-pressure nozzles for headlight washer system . See 61 67 083 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT HIGH-PRESSURE NOZZLE OF HEADLIGHT CLEANING SYSTEM .
Remove night vision camera . See 66 54 010 REMOVE AND INSTALLING COMPLETE NIGHT VISION CAMERA (FROM 03/2007) .
Remove bracket for ACC sensor
If necessary, remove both near range sensors . See 66 31 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) LEFT OR RIGHT SHORT RANGE SENSOR (SRR SENSOR) (M TECHNIK AERODYNAMIC KIT) or 66 31 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SHORT RANGE SENSOR (SRR SENSOR) .