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

Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove front BUMPER PANEL .

F06/F12/F13 only:

Remove right headlight

Version with active pedestrian protection

Remove pedestrian protection sensor

Pull off impact absorber (1) from support.

Installation note:

Connect bottom of impact absorber (1) to support, then press on at top.

Fig 1: Identifying Impact Absorber

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IMPORTANT: Damage to retaining lugs (1) on impact absorber (2) is to be avoided!
For version with active pedestrian protection, impact absorber (2) is not to reused

Fig 2: Identifying Impact Absorber And Retaining Lugs

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Disconnect connector connections (1) from fanfare horn (2) on left and right.

Fig 3: Identifying Connector Connections And Fanfare Horn

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Unclip wiring harness along marking (1).

If necessary, drill out blind rivet (2).

Version with ACC:

Unfasten plug connection (3) and disconnect.

Drill out blind rivets (4).

Fig 4: Identifying Plug Connection, Blind Rivets And Wiring Harness Marking

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Release screw connection (1) on support (3).

Tightening torque 51 11 4AZ .

Installation note:

Renew self-locking screws/nuts.

Correctly install reinforcement plate (2) on left within the support.

Fig 5: Identifying Reinforcement Plate, Connection And Support

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Replacement

Reposition adapter plates (1) and plastic nuts.

Reposition holder for fanfare horn (2).

Modify holder (3).

Release screw connection (4) from reinforcement plate (5).

Tightening torque 51 11 4AZ .

Reposition reinforcement plate (5).

Installation note:

Replace self-locking screws.

Only apply screw connection (4) after installation of support on deformation element.

Fig 6: Identifying Reinforcement Plate, Connection, Adapter Plates, Fanfare Horn And Holder

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5111050 Removing and installing/replacing support for front bumper panel