51 11 156 Removing and installing front bumper trim

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Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove COVER FOR HEADLIGHT WASHER SYSTEM on left and right

Remove seal in area (1).

Release screws in area (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Seal And Screws Areas

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The right side is removed in the same way as the left side.

Release screws (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Screws

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Release screws (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Screws

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The right side is removed in the same way as the left side.

Lift off wheel arch cover (1) in upper area.

Unfasten screws (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Wheel Arch Cover With Screws

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The right side is removed in the same way as the left side.

Unclip bumper trim (1) in area (2) in direction of arrow.

Pull bumper trim (1) forwards slightly and disconnect plug connections.

Remove bumper trim (1) straight forwards with a 2nd person helping.

Fig 5: Removing Bumper Trim

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