51 11 050 Removing and installing/replacing support for front bumper panel

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove the front BUMPER PANEL 
• Remove the impact absorber from the support

Version with pedestrian protection: 

• Remove impact absorber from support

F30/F31/F35/F36/F80 only: 

• Remove the right/left HEADLIGHT

Version with ACC: 

Release screws/blind rivet (1).

Installation note: 

Blind rivet nuts* and associated screws* are used as repair solution for defective threads or installed blind rivet.

* Sourcing reference: BMW Parts Department.

Observe note on placing blind rivet nuts; refer to SETTING BLIND RIVET NUTS AND BOLTS .

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Only F82 GTS: 

Release screw (1) and remove holder (2).

Tightening torque, refer to: 51 11 6AZ.

Replacement: 

Rework support.

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Release screws (1) on left/right.

Tightening torque, refer to: 51 11 4AZ .

Remove support (2) towards front.

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