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

Only for equipment specification with headlight cleaning system:

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove HEADLIGHT CLEANING SYSTEM COVER on left and right

Remove gasket (1).

Fig 1: Gasket

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque: 51 11 1AZ .

Fig 2: Screws

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Release screws (1) on wheel arch cover (2) on left/right.

Lift out wheel arch cover (2) at side.

Installation note:

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

Fig 3: Wheel Arch Cover Screws

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Unlock and remove cover (1).

Fig 4: Removing Cover

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Release screws (1) on left/right.

Tightening torque: 51 11 11AZ .

Fig 5: Screws

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Installation note:

Guide (1) of bumper panel (2) must not be damaged.

Guide (1) of the bumper panel (2) must be aligned correctly in the side wall (3).

Height adjustment, see body gap dimension.

Fig 6: Bumper Panel And Guide

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Release retaining elements (1) on bumper panel (2).

Fig 7: Retaining Elements On Bumper Panel

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Release screws (1).

Feed out trim panel (2) and detach plug connection for outside temperature sensor.

NOTE: Carry out work on the right side in the same way as for the left side illustrated here.

Fig 8: Trim Panel And Screws

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Press bumper panel toward the rear and lift out latch mechanism (1) in direction of arrow.

NOTE: In equipment specifications with the M Aerodynamic package, the latch mechanism (1) is at the bottom and must be released in the direction opposite to the arrow.

Fig 9: Lifting Out Latch Mechanism

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NOTE: The following tasks must be carried out with a second person assisting:

Pull bumper panel (1) forwards a little.

Unlock associated plug connections and disconnect.

Fig 10: Bumper Panel

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If necessary, detach HIGH-PRESSURE NOZZLES OF THE HEADLIGHT CLEANING SYSTEM at bumper panel.

If necessary, detach the hose pipe for the headlight cleaning system and route upward.

Remove bumper panel (1) towards front with the aid of a second person.

Installation note:

Bumper panel (1) must engage correctly in all clamps (2).

Replacement depending on equipment specification:

Punch HOLES FOR PDC/PMA
Install HOLDER FOR PDC/PMA
Attach PLATE
Remount MIDDLE FRONT RADIATOR GRILLE
Remount ORNAMENTAL GRILLE FOR BUMPER PANEL (center)
Remount ORNAMENTAL GRILLE FOR BUMPER PANEL (side)
Remount SUPPORT FOR NUMBER PLATE
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