Removing the front bumper (for equipment specification with additional radiator)
Remove front ornamental grille
Precondition
Engine compartment lid is open.
NOTE:
Schematic diagram is for example purposes. Some parts may differ in certain details.
- G11/G12 until 03.19, G30/G31/F90 until 7.20 or G38 until 09.20:
Handle the front ornamental grille (1) in the lower area and unclip.
Unclip upper detents (2) by swiveling them upward.
Avoid contact between front ornamental grille (1) and the bumper cover!
Pull off front ornamental grille (1) to the front.
- G11/G12 from 03.19, G30/31/F90 from 7.20 from G38 from 9.20:
Remove front ornamental grille (1) from the latch mechanisms (2).
Pull off front ornamental grille (1) from the rest of the latch mechanisms to the front.
Partially removing the front section of the front wheel arch cover
NOTE:
To provide a better overview: Schematic diagram with partially hidden components.
NOTE:
Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.
- Remove screws (arrows).
- Fold the front wheel arch cover (1) to the side.
Removing front bumper cover
NOTE:
Schematic diagram is for example purposes. Some parts may differ in certain details.
- Loosen screws (1).
NOTE:
Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.
- Loosen screws (1).
- Unlock plug connection (1) on the right and disconnect.
- Detach plug connector (1) from holder (2).
- Unlock and disconnect the hose for the headlight cleaning system.
- Lay hose at the top and fix in place.
This prevents washer fluid from being emitted.
- Undo the bumper cover (1) in the area of the active air-flap control (2) from the attachments.
- Pull bumper cover (1) forward slightly and, if necessary, unlock and disconnect additional plug connections.
- Remove bumper cover (1) towards front.