51 11 000 Removing and installing complete front bumper (from 10/01): Installation:

1. Tightening torque. Refer to BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 1: Releasing Impact Absorber Screws

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Lever out wheel arch liner (1) on left/right with fishbone 00 9 321, pulling bumper (2) forwards slightly in so doing.

Fig 2: Identifying Lever Out Wheel Arch Liner

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Firmly pull off bumper on both sides towards front. In so doing, grip primarily edge of wheel arch (1) (do not pull at sides).

Fig 3: Identifying Grip Primarily Edge Of Wheel Arch

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Installation: 

Retaining lugs (1) must not be damaged.

Fig 4: Installing Retaining Lugs

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Disconnect plug connections (1) of air horn on left/right.

Version with fog lamps:

Also disconnect plug connections (2) of fog lamps on left/right.

Remove bumper (3) towards front.

Fig 5: Disconnecting Plug Connections

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1. Height of bumper is adjusted by turning hexagon socket head screw (1) on impact absorber (2).

Fig 1: Turning Hexagon Socket Head Screw

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Installation: 

After sliding in bumper, clip panel into place sideways if necessary (by pressing gently on edge of wheel arch to center of car).

In so doing, pay attention to alignment to turn signal lamp housing.

Carry out same work in event of slight parking bumps.

Installation: 

Adjust all-round gap (A) between bumper and body cutout as uniformly as possible.

1. Bumper
2. Body
3. Seal
   Fig 2: Adjusting All-Round Gap Between Bumper & Body Cutout

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