51 11 141 Removing and installing/replacing bumper panel at bottom front

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FRONT BUMPER PANEL

Version with Park Distance Control:

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Remove cable from holders (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connections And Holders

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NOTE: The operation is described on the left side; proceed in the same way for the right side.

Release all catches (1) on left and right.

Remove the bottom bumper panel (2).

Installation note:

Latch mechanisms (1) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Identifying Bumper Panel And Catches

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Replacement:

Remove BOTTOM MIDDLE GRILLE
Remove underride protection

With Park Distance Control (PDC):

Remove the ultrasonic sensors. See FRONT ULTRASONIC SENSOR (CENTER) and FRONT ULTRASONIC SENSOR (SIDE) .