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

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Necessary preliminary work:

Remove front BUMPER PANEL
Remove the impact absorber from the support

Version with pedestrian protection:

Remove impact absorber from support

F30/F31/F35/F36/F80 only:

Remove right/left HEADLIGHTS

Version with ACC:

Release screws/blind rivet (1).

Installation note:

Blind rivet nuts* and associated screws* are used as repair solution for defective threads or installed blind rivet.

* Sourcing reference: BMW Parts Department.

Observe NOTE on placing blind rivet nuts.

Fig 1: Identifying Bumper Panel Blind Rivet

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Release screws (1) on left/right.

Tightening torque 51 11 4AZ .

Remove support (2) towards front.

Fig 2: Identifying Bumper Panel Support And Screw

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