51 11 156 Removing and installing front bumper panel

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Release screws.

Fig 1: Locating Front Bumper Panel Screws

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 51 11 1AZ .

Fig 2: Locating Front Bumper Screws

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Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.

NOTE: Carry out work on the right side in the same way as for the left side illustrated here.

Fig 3: Identifying Plug Connections

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Release screws (1) on left/right.

Tightening torque 51 11 2AZ .

NOTE: The following tasks must be carried out with a second person assisting:

Fig 4: Identifying Bumper Panel, Guide And Screws

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Lift bumper panel (2) over guide (3).

Remove bumper panel (2) towards front.

If necessary, unlock associated plug connections and disconnect.