51 11 156 Removing And Installing Front Bumper Trim

Necessary preliminary tasks

Version with headlight washer system:

Remove COVER FOR HEADLIGHT WASHER SYSTEM on left/right

Release screws (1) on bumper trim (2).

Fig 1: Screws On Bumper Trim

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Release screws (1) on wheel arch trim (2) on left and right.

Lift out wheel arch trim (2) at side.

Installation:

Make sure wheel arch trim (2) is in correct position.

Fig 2: Screws On Wheel Arch Trim

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Press wheel arch cover (1) to one side.

Release left and right screws (2).

Fig 3: Wheel Arch Cover & Screws

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Release screws (1) on bumper trim (2).

Fig 4: Screws On Bumper Trim

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IMPORTANT: Do not damage bumper trim when pulling off.

Detach bumper trim (1) at sides.

Pull bumper trim (1) forwards slightly and if necessary disconnect plug connections on ultrasonic sensors and/or fog lights.

Remove bumper trim (1) towards front with aid of a 2nd person.

Installation:

Height adjustment, refer to BODY GAP DIMENSIONS .

Fig 5: Moving Bumper Trim Towards Front

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Release screws (1) on bumper trim (2).

Fig 1: Screws On Bumper Trim

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Release screws (1) and plastic nuts (2) on left wheel arch cover (3).

Lever out left wheel arch cover (3) at side.

Installation:

Make sure left wheel arch cover (3) is in correct position.

Fig 2: Screws And Plastic Nuts On Left Wheel Arch Cover

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Release screws (1 and 2) and remove right wheel arch cover (3).

Fig 3: Wheel Arch Cover And Screws

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Lever out right wheel arch cover (3) at side.

Installation:

Make sure right wheel arch cover (3) is in correct position.

Fig 4: Wheel Arch Cover And Screws

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

Release left and right screws (2).

Release screws (1) on bumper trim (2).

Fig 5: Screws On Bumper Trim

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IMPORTANT: Do not damage bumper trim when pulling off.

Detach bumper trim (1) at sides.

Pull bumper trim (1) forwards slightly and if necessary disconnect plug connections on ultrasonic sensors.

Remove bumper trim (1) towards front with aid of a 2nd person.

Installation:

Height adjustment, refer to BODY GAP DIMENSIONS .

Fig 6: Moving Bumper Trim Towards Front

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