51 11 000 Removing and installing complete front bumper (up to 9/01): Installation:

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Tightening Torque. Refer to BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 1: Releasing Screws On Impact Absorber On Left/Right

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Pull out bumper a little

and disconnect plug connection (1) of air horn on left/right.

Version with fog lamps:

Disconnect plug connection (2) of fog lamps on left/right.

Remove bumper (3).

Fig 2: Disconnecting Plug Connection

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

Fig 1: Installing Hexagon Socket Head Screw

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Ideal adjustment:

Gap (A) should be uniform along the full length between bumper and aperture in body.

Dimension (A) = 5 + 1 mm

Fig 2: Identifying Gap (A) Full Length Between Bumper & Aperture In Body

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