Removing and installing/replacing front left or right deformation element for bumper (X5 M)

NOTE: Work is described for left deformation element.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove left HEADLIGHT .
Remove INTAKE DUCT .
Remove IMPACT ABSORBER .
Pedestrian protection sensor must be checked and/or replaced after airbag deployment.
Unscrew bolt (1) on right headlight.

Tightening torque 63 12 1AZ .

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Pull out cover (1) on left and right.

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Slacken nut (1).

Tightening torque 51 11 11AZ .

Unscrew bolt (2) and remove support (3).

Tightening torque 51 11 12AZ .

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

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Right side only:

Release screws (4).

Diesel versions only:

Release screws (5).

Release screws (1).

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

Left side:

Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.

Unclip wiring loom from support member if necessary.

Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque 51 11 5AZ .

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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Unfasten any other cable retainers as necessary.

Maneuver out front panel complete with air duct (2), support member (3) and deformation element (4).

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Undo screws (1) from rear.

Remove air duct (2).

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Unscrew bolts (1) and remove support member from deformation element.

Tightening torque 51 11 4AZ .

Unscrew nut (2) and remove twin-tone horn and bracket.

Unscrew bolts (3) and remove bracket from deformation element.

Tightening torque 51 11 6AZ .

Remove fixings (4).

Unscrew bolts (5) and remove sensor from bracket.

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