51 11 156 Removing and installing (replacing) front bumper panel (2' Series coupe and convertible, 2017-2021)

Only for equipment specification with headlight cleaning system:

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Refer to REMOVING HEADLIGHT CLEANING SYSTEM COVER on left and right

Remove gasket (1).

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 51 11 1AZ .

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Release screws (1) on wheel arch cover (2) on left/right.

Lift out wheel arch cover (2) at side.

Installation note:

Make sure wheel arch cover (2) is in correct position.

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Unlock and remove cover (1).

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Release screws (1) on left/right.

Tightening torque 51 11 11AZ .

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Installation note:

Guide (1) of bumper panel (2) must not be damaged.

Guide (1) of the bumper panel (2) must be aligned correctly in the side wall (3).

Height adjustment, see BODY DIMENSIONS .

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Release retaining elements (1) on bumper panel (2).

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Release screws (1).

Feed out trim panel (2) and detach plug connection for outside temperature sensor.

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

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Press bumper panel toward the rear and lift out latch mechanism (1) in direction of arrow.

NOTE: In equipment specifications with the M Aerodynamic package, the latch mechanism (1) is at the bottom and must be released in the direction opposite to the arrow.

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NOTE: The following tasks must be carried out with a second person assisting:

Pull bumper panel (1) forwards a little.

Unlock associated plug connections and disconnect.

If necessary, detach HIGH-PRESSURE NOZZLES OF THE HEADLIGHT CLEANING SYSTEM at bumper panel.

If necessary, detach the hose pipe for the headlight cleaning system and route upward.

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Remove bumper panel (1) towards front with the aid of a second person.

Installation note:

Bumper panel (1) must engage correctly in all clamps (2).

Replacement depending on equipment specification:

Punch HOLES FOR PDC/PMA .
Install HOLDER FOR PDC/PMA .
Attach PLATE .
Remount MIDDLE FRONT RADIATOR GRILLE .
Remount ORNAMENTAL GRILLE FOR BUMPER PANEL (center)
Remount ORNAMENTAL GRILLE FOR BUMPER PANEL (side)
Remount SUPPORT FOR NUMBER PLATE .
Fog lights. Refer to 63 17 075 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RIGHT FRONT FOG LIGHT remounting and ADJUSTING .
Remount ultrasonic sensor. Refer to 66 33 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING ULTRASONIC SENSORS FOR PARKING MANOEUVRING ASSISTANT .