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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove SUPPORT FOR FRONT BUMPER PANEL
Remove the SUPPORT FOR THE FRONT BOTTOM BUMPER PANEL
Remove the CARBON STRUT

Removal:

Release expanding rivet (1).

Feed out the air duct (2) in area (3) and remove.

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Release screw (1).

Feed out the radiator (2) from the holder (3) and let it hang.

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Release screws (1 and 2).

NOTE: Carry out work on the right side in the same way as for the left side illustrated here.

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Release screws (1).

Remove support (2).

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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Release the air duct (2) from the air duct (3).

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Release screws (1).

Release the air duct (2) on the holder (3).

Completely feed out the air duct (2) towards the front.

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If applicable, release the plug connection and cable clip from the deformation element (1).

Unfasten screws (2).

Release screw (3).

Feed out the deformation element (1).

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

Release screws (3) and remove lower deformation element.

When replacing lower deformation element:

Release blind rivet from damper (4).

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Installation:

Install holder (2) and tighten down screws (1) on both sides.

Tightening torque: 51 11 2AZ .

Fasten lower deformation element with screws (3).

Tightening torque: 51 11 5AZ .

When replacing lower deformation element:

Fasten damper (4) with a blind rivet.

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Insert deformation element (1).

Tighten down screws (2).

Tightening torque: 51 11 3AZ .

Tighten screw (3).

Tightening torque: 51 11 6AZ .

If applicable, fasten the plug connection and cable clip to the deformation element (1).

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Completely feed in the air duct (2).

Fasten the air duct (2) on the holder (3).

Tighten down screws (1).

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Connect the connector (1).

Insert the air duct (2) on the air duct (3).

NOTE: Make sure the air duct (2) is correctly fitted on the air duct (3).

Mount the support (2).

Tighten down screws (1).

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Tighten down screws (1 and 2).

NOTE: Carry out work on the right side in the same way as for the left side illustrated here.

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Insert the radiator (2) in the holder (3).

Tighten screw (1).

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Feed in air duct (2) in area (3).

Fasten the expanding rivet (1).

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Required follow-up work:

Install front SUPPORT FOR BUMPER PANEL
Install FRONT BOTTOM SUPPORT FOR BUMPER PANEL
Install CARBON STRUT