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

Necessary preliminary tasks

Release screws (1) on cooling air guide (2) on left and right.

Disconnect plug connection (3) on outside temperature sensor.

Remove left cooling air guide (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Cooling Air Guide, Plug Connection And Screws

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Press right wheel arch cover (1) to one side.

Release screw (2) and remove right cooling air guide.

Installation:

Make sure cooling air guide is installed in correct position.

NOTE: The following work step ends here:

"Removing and installing cooling air guide".

Fig 2: Identifying Right Wheel Arch Cover And Screw

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Release screw (1).

Release nuts (2) and blind rivets (3).

Installation:

Blind rivets (3) are not refitted.

If necessary, feed out cable or hose and remove carrier (4).

Tightening torque 51 11 2AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Carrier, Screw, Nuts, And Blind Rivets

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Replacement

Release screws (1) and convert fanfare horn holder (2).

Modify impact absorber (3) on left and right.

Fig 4: Identifying Impact Absorber, Horn Holder, And Screws

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