51 11 055 Removing and installing/replacing support for front bottom bumper panel

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front BUMPER PANEL

Version with ACC:

Drill out blind rivet (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Blind Rivet

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Undo bolts (2) on left and right on cross-member (1).

Tightening torque 51 11 5AZ .

Remove carrier (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Carrier And Crossmember Bolt

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