51 11 157 Replace bumper panel, front

Necessary preliminary tasks

Version with fog light:

Version with Park Distance Control (PDC):

Pull sealing (1) off in an upward direction.

Fig 1: Pulling Off Seal

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Remove sheet metal nuts (1) on right/left.

Version without fog light:

Release screws (2) and remove cover (3).

Remove sheet metal nuts on right/left below cover (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Cover, Screws, And Sheet Metal Nuts

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E90/E91 only:

Press down latch mechanisms (1) at insert (2) and remove insert (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 3: Removing Insert

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E92/E93 only:

Press down latch mechanisms (2) at insert (1) and feed out insert (1) in direction of arrow.

Fig 4: Removing Insert

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Version with M Aerodynamics package:

Release expanding rivets (1) and remove air guide (2).

Fig 5: Identifying Expanding Rivets And Air Guide

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Only E92/E93 version with M Aerodynamics package and active pedestrian protection:

Position holder (1) centrally on bumper panel.

Pencil in holes for expanding rivets (2) and drill open with Ø 6.5 mm drill.

Fasten holder (1) with expanding rivet (2).

Remount pedestrian protection sensor.

Fig 6: Identifying Holder And Expanding Rivets

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