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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Unclip cable clip (1).

Release screw (2).

Tightening torque 51 11 4AZ .

Release screws (3).

Tightening torque 51 11 7AZ .

Release screw (4).

Tightening torque 51 64 8AZ .

Pull out deformation element (5) towards front.

Fig 1: Identifying Deformation Element, Cable Clip And Screws

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Installation note:

Check ATTACHMENT POINTS (1) on side member (2).

Grind off any burr at attachment points (1).

Apply primer at bare metallic points and touch up with paint pen.

Fig 2: Identifying Attachment Points And Side Member

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