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

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove front BUMPER PANEL 

Version with ACC: 

Drill out blind rivet (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Bumper 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 Bolts

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