51 11 050 Removing and installing/replacing support for front bumper panel

IMPORTANT: During replacement, all cavities in the support (1) and the crashbox (2) must be sealed using CAVITY PROTECTION .

Fig 1: Identifying Support And Crashbox

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Necessary preliminary tasks

Release screw (1) on cooling air routing (2) on left and right.

Depending on the engine version, release the screws in area (A).

Remove cooling air routing (2) on left and right.

NOTE: The work scope ends here:
"Removing and installing cooling air routing".

Fig 2: Identifying Cooling Air Routing And Screws

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Release screw (1).

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

Installation note:

Blind rivets (3) are not re-used.

If necessary thread out cable and remove support (4).

Tightening torque 51 11 2AZ .

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

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