51 11 157 Replace bumper panel, front

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FRONT BUMPER PANEL
Remove LICENSE PLATE BASEPLATE
Remove BOTTOM MIDDLE GRILLE
Remove SIDE GRILLE
Remove TOP GRILLE
Modify FOG LIGHT and adjust after installation
Remove wiring harness
Remove ultrasonic sensor. See FRONT ULTRASONIC SENSOR (CENTER) and FRONT ULTRASONIC SENSOR (SIDE) .
Remove protective caps for towing eyes

Install cover (2) for ornamental grille.

Fully remove bridges (1) from cover (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Ornamental Grille Cover And Bridges

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Mount cover (1) on bumper panel.

NOTE: Make sure component is correctly seated on latch mechanisms (2) and tabs (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Cover, Latch Mechanisms, And Tabs

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Fasten cover (1) with clamps (2).

NOTE: Clamps (2) must press cover (1) against bumper panel completely.

Fig 3: Identifying Clamps And Cover

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E71 only:

Due to crash safety, latch mechanisms (1) must be secured with spacers (2).

Clean bonding surface of the insert (3) with CLEANING AGENT R2 .

Position spacer (2) on latch mechanisms (1) and bond to insert (3).

Fig 4: Identifying Insert With Latch Mechanisms And Spacers

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