51 11 157 Replacing front bumper trim

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove front Bumper Trim  
• Remove Front Grille Centre Section  
• Remove License Plate Holder  
• Remove Middle Grille  
• Remove Side Grille  
• Remove cover cap for tow lug

Version with fog lamps: 

• Remove Fog Lamps 

Version with Park Distance Control (PDC): 

• Remove Ultrasonic Transducer 

Remove seal (1) towards top.

Fig 1: Seal And Removal Direction

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

Version without fog lamps: 

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

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

Fig 2: Sheet Metal Nuts, Screws And Cover

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E90/E91 only: 

Press down catches (1) an insert (2) and remove insert (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 3: Insert, Catches And Removal Direction

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E92/E93 only: 

Press down catches (2) on insert (1) and remove insert (1) in direction of arrow.

Fig 4: Catches And Insert

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Version with M Technic aerodynamic kit: 

Release expander rivets (1) and remove lip (2).

Fig 5: Rivets And Lip

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