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51 11 157 Replace bumper panel, front

Special tools required: 

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Swap over the following parts according to version: 

Release all retainers (1).

Remove front radiator grille (2) towards front.

Installation note: 

None of the catches (1) or guides on the front radiator grille (2) must be damaged or missing.

Fig 1: Removing Front Radiator Grille
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For equipment specification with front camera: 

IMPORTANT:

Mark (1) for the punching tool's die plate must be applied with a compass.

The existing mark (1) must not be used to align the punch.

Fig 2: Identifying Mark For Die Plate
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Set the compass 2 361 287 to half the diameter of the die plate from the special tool 2 359 747 .

Place the compass at the middle mark (2) and apply the new mark (1) on the bumper panel.

PUNCH  the hole for the front camera.

Install the FRONT CAMERA (1) in the holder (2).

Insert the holder (2) in the bumper panel.

Ensure correct seating of the holder (2) and the front camera (1) on the bumper panel.

Apply adhesive from the ADHESIVE SET K6  between the tabs (3).

Fix the tabs (3) with clamps (4).

Fig 3: Identifying Front Camera, Holder, Tabs, And Clamps
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Equipment specification with exterior design Pure Experience: 

Saw out the left and right aperture (1) according to the applied mark.

Fig 4: Identifying Aperture
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