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

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Necessary preliminary work:

Remove FRONT BUMPER PANEL

Partially detaching brake air duct (depending on engine version):

Release expansion rivet (1).

Release screw (2).

Release latch mechanism (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Latch Mechanism, Expansion Rivet And Screw

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Disconnect plug connection (1) on fanfare horn on left/right

If necessary, release hose support (2) for headlight cleaning system.

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection And Hose Support

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Version with Park Distance Control (PDC):

Release plug connection on right inside of support by turning through 45°.

Fig 3: Turning Plug Connection

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Release screws (1 and 2) on left/right.

IMPORTANT: Before releasing screws (3), make sure support (4) is supported by a 2nd person helping.

Release screws (3) on left and right and feed out support (4) in downward direction.

Tightening torque 51 11 2AZ .

Fig 4: Identifying Support And Screws

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Release nuts (1 and 2) on strut (3) on left/right.

Installation note:

When installing support (4), make sure struts (3) on left and right are correctly fed in.

Tightening torque 51 11 5AZ .

Fig 5: Identifying Support, Struts And Nuts

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Replacement:

Remove fanfare horns (1).

Fig 6: Identifying Fanfare Horns

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