51 11 156 Removing and installing front bumper trim

NOTE: Pictures created using the X6 3.0 i as an example. There may be differences in detail in the case of other models.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front reflector, see 63 14 080 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT REFLECTOR .
Release trim on front wheel arch, see 51 71 470 Removing and installing/replacing trim on front left or right wheel arch .

NOTE: The operation is described on the left side; proceed in the same way for the right side.

Release screws (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Screws

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NOTE: The operation is described on the left side; proceed in the same way for the right side.

Release screws (1) on wheel arch trim (2).

Installation:

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

Fig 2: Identifying Screws And Wheel Arch Trim

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Release screws (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Screws

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Fig 4: Identifying Screws

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Unclip bumper trim (1) with a 2nd person helping towards front from catch (2).

IMPORTANT: Do not damage bumper trim when pulling off.

Fig 5: Identifying Bumper Trim And Catch

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The 2nd person holds the bumper trim (1) while the plug connections for the fog lamps in area (2) and for Park Distance Control (PDC) in area (3) are disconnected.

Remove bumper trim (1) towards front with aid of a 2nd person.

Installation:

Height adjustment, refer to 41 00... BODY GAP DIMENSIONS .

Fig 6: Identifying Bumper Trim And Fog Lamps Area

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