51 11 050 Removing and installing/replacing support for front bumper panel
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Necessary preliminary work:
- Remove front BUMPER PANEL
- Remove the impact absorber from the support
Version with pedestrian protection:
- Remove impact absorber from support
F30/F31/F35/F36/F80 only:
- Remove right/left headlight. See 63 12 012 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) THE RIGHT HEADLIGHT (XENON) , 63 12 009 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RIGHT HEADLIGHT , 63 12 003 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) LEFT HEADLIGHT or 63 12 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) LEFT (XENON) HEADLIGHT .
Version with ACC:
Release screws/blind rivet (1).
Installation note:
Blind rivet nuts and associated screws are used as repair solution for defective threads or installed blind rivet.
Observe NOTE on placing blind rivet nuts.
Release screws (1) on left/right.
Tightening torque: 51 11 4AZ .
Remove support (2) towards front.