51 11 770 Removing and installing/replacing left or right deformation element for front bumper panel

Necessary preliminary work: 

• Remove SUPPORT  for front bumper panel
• Remove the SUPPORT FOR THE FRONT BOTTOM BUMPER PANEL 
• Remove the INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING

F23 and F33 only: 

• Remove front-end strut

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque, refer to: 51 23 1AZ .

Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque, refer to: 51 11 14AZ .

Lay the engine compartment lock (3) on the top.

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Disconnect plug connection and cable clip from fanfare if necessary.

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque, refer to: 51 11 7AZ .

Loosen screws (3).

Tightening torque, refer to: 51 11 3AZ .

Release screw (4).

Tightening torque, refer to: 51 11 6AZ .

Detach deformation element (2) from air duct in area (A) and feed out.

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Replacement: 

Release screws (1) on both sides and remove bracket (2).

Tightening torque, refer to: 51 11 2AZ .

Release screws (3) and remove lower deformation element.

Tightening torque, refer to: 51 11 5AZ .

When replacing lower deformation element: 

Release blind rivet from damper (4).

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