51 11 770 Removing and installing/replacing left or right deformation element for front bumper

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Necessary preliminary work:

Remove CARRIER for bumper trim at front

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 51 64 1AZ

Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque 51 64 2AZ

Release screws (3).

Tightening torque 51 11 3AZ

Remove deformation element (4).

Fig 1: Identifying Bumper Deformation Element Screws

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Installation note:

Replace screws (3).

Height adjustment, refer to 41 00... BODY GAP DIMENSIONS .