51 11 156 Removing and installing (replacing) front bumper panel: Notes

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IMPORTANT: Before making repairs on the bumper panels with the "active pedestrian protection", the associated notes must be observed.

Necessary preliminary tasks

RAISE VEHICLE .
Remove SIDE ORNAMENTAL GRILLE (except for M5).

Not for M5

Release expanding rivet (1) from left and right air ducts (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Expanding Rivet And Air Ducts

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Remove sealing (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Sealing

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Release expanding rivet (2) of side cover (1) on left and right.

Raise side cover (1) for each of the next operations.

Fig 3: Identifying Side Cover And Side Cover Expanding Rivet

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Release all screws at top and bottom on bumper panel (1).

Fig 4: Locating Bumper Panel Screws

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Version with night vision:

Release retaining screw (1).

Fig 5: Identifying Retaining Screw

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NOTE: The wheel was removed for clarity.

Change steering angle to suit current the current job item.

Release bolt (1) on wheel arch panel. Tilt wheel arch panel sideways.

Release left and right screws (2) behind.

Tightening torque 51 11 11AZ .

IMPORTANT: Bumper panel must not be pulled out sideways (risk of damage).

Fig 6: Identifying Wheel Arch Panel Bolts And Screws

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For version with Side View camera:

Unlock plug connection (3) on left and right and disconnect.

Fig 7: Identifying Plug Connection

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IMPORTANT: Bumper panel must not be pulled out sideways (risk of damage).

Disconnect the right wiring harness connector and if necessary the additional plug-in contacts and feed out cable.

Version with night vision:

Release plug connection (2) and high-pressure nozzle line (3) on night vision camera (1) and disconnect.

Remove bumper panel straight towards front with aid of a 2nd person.

Fig 8: Identifying Plug Connection And High-Pressure Nozzle Line On Night Vision Camera

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Installation note:

Observe 41 00... BODY GAP DIMENSIONS .