51 11 156 Removing and installing front bumper panel

Remove gasket (1) and release screws (2) beneath it.

Tightening torque: 51 11 1AZ .

Fig 1: Bumper Panel Gasket And Screws

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Installation note: 

Feed bumper panel (1) correctly into clamps (2).

Fig 2: Bumper Panel Clamps

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Release screws (1) and expanding rivet, if applicable, on bumper panel (2).

Fig 3: Bumper Panel Screws

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Release screws (1) on wheel arch cover (2) on left/right.

Lift out wheel arch cover (2) at side.

Installation note: 

Make sure wheel arch cover (2) is in correct position.

Fig 4: Wheel Arch Cover Screws

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Release screws (1) on left/right.

Tightening torque: 51 11 11AZ .

Pull bumper panel (2) forwards a little.

Unlock and detach plug connections on the following components depending on the version.

Fig 5: Wheel Arch Cover Screws

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• Ultrasonic sensors PDC (right wiring harness)
• Pedestrian protection sensor (right and right wiring harness)
• Ultrasonic sensors for parking maneuvering assistant (left/right)
• Fog light (left/right)
• ACC sensor (middle)
• Side View Camera (left/right)

If necessary, unlock and detach hose pipe for headlight cleaning system and lay down on top.

Remove bumper panel (2) towards front.

Version with M Aerodynamics package: 

Unfasten mount (1) from catch (2).

Remove bumper trim panel forwards.

Fig 6: Bumper Panel Mount And Catch

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Installation note: 

Feed support (1) out toward the bottom and insert from the top in the first retaining lug.

After the bumper panel has been removed, push the support (1) down until it is placed on the support.

Fig 7: Bumper Panel Support

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