51 11 157 Replacing front bumper trim

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FRONT BUMPER PANEL
Remove LICENSE PLATE HOLDER
Remove BOTTOM MIDDLE GRILLE
Remove SIDE GRILLE
Remove TOP GRILLE
Remove cover caps for tow lug

Version with Park Distance Control (PDC):

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

Unclip wiring harness (1) at points (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Wiring Harness Attachment Points

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Installing trim (2) for grille:

Remove ribs (1) from trim (2) completely.

Fig 2: Identifying Ornamental Grille Cover And Bridges

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Attach trim (1) to bumper trim.

NOTE: Make sure catches (2) and lugs (3) are correctly seated.

Fig 3: Identifying Cover, Latch Mechanisms, And Tabs

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Secure trim (1) with retainers (2).

NOTE: Retainers (2) must press trim (1) fully onto bumper trim.

Also secure retainers (2) with adhesive.

NOTE: Pretreat adhesive area with cleaner and primer from plastic repair box.

Read and comply with notes and instructions included in plastic repair box.

Fig 4: Identifying Clamps And Cover

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