51 11 050 Removing and installing/replacing carrier for front bumper trim

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Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove front BUMPER TRIM

Remove shock absorber (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Shock Absorber

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Release nuts (1) on left/right.

Tightening torque 51 11 5AZ .

Remove carrier (3).

Installation:

Insert spacer element (2) in bumper carrier on left side of vehicle.

Guide screws through spacer element (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Spacer Elements With Nuts And Carrier

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