51 64 040 Removing and installing/replacing front bumper mounting

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Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove BUMPER TRIM
Remove intake duct on intake silencer housing. See 13 71 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING INTAKE FILTER HOUSING (N52K) or 13 71 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING INTAKE FILTER HOUSING (N54) .

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 51 11 2AZ .

V-support (2) remains on vehicle.

Fig 1: Identifying V-Support With Screws

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 51 11 1AZ .

Remove bumper mounting (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Bumper Mounting And Screws

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