51 11 156 Removing and installing (replacing) front bumper panel

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Raise SIDE ENGINE COMPARTMENT LID GASKET 

Release all screws at top and bottom on bumper panel (1).

Release bolt (1) on wheel arch panel. Tilt wheel arch panel sideways.

Release left and right bolts (2) located behind trim.

Tightening torque 51 11 11AZ .

Remove bumper panel straight towards front with aid of a 2nd person.

If necessary, disconnect additional plug-in contacts and feed out cable.

Installation note: 

Observe 41 00... BODY GAP DIMENSIONS .

On version with "Night Vision with Dynamic Light" the headlights must be ADJUSTED for target illumination.

Replacement (depending on version): 

• Remount NIGHT VISION CAMERA .
• Remount PDC sensors. See:
  • INSTALLING FRONT LEFT ULTRASONIC SENSOR (PDC)
  • INSTALLING FRONT RIGHT ULTRASONIC SENSOR (PDC)
  • INSTALLING FRONT CENTER LEFT ULTRASONIC SENSOR (PDC)
  • INSTALLING FRONT, CENTER RIGHT ULTRASONIC SENSOR (PDC)
  • INSTALLING FRONT CENTER ULTRASONIC SENSOR (PDC)
• Remount fog lights. See REPLACING LEFT FOG LAMP and REPLACING RIGHT FOG LAMP .
• Remount ornamental grille. See INSTALLING ORNAMENTAL GRILLE FOR BUMPER PANEL (SIDE)  and INSTALLING TRIM GRILLE FOR BUMPER TRIM (CENTER) .
• Remount RADIATOR GRILLE .