Replace bumper cover, front
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
To ensure the quality of the Driver Assistance functions in vehicles with concealed radar sensors, the component may only be repainted in compliance with the following instructions:
No stickers or films (transparent or colored) may be affixed in the transmission areas of the radar sensors.
If there are no radar sensors fitted, the component may be painted.
The following features can be used to identify whether radar sensors are installed on the vehicle:
Radar sensors are installed at the rear if the triangular warning lamp is present on the exterior mirror (in the mirror glass or on the mirror frame).
Radar sensors are installed at the front and rear if the triangular warning light is present on the exterior mirror (in the mirror glass or on the mirror frame) in conjunction with optional equipment S5ATA or S5AUA.
To ensure the quality of the Driver Assistance functions in vehicles with concealed radar sensors, the component may only be repainted in compliance with the following instructions:
No stickers or films (transparent or colored) may be affixed in the transmission areas of the radar sensors.
If there are no radar sensors fitted, the component may be painted.
The following features can be used to identify whether radar sensors are installed on the vehicle:
Radar sensors are installed at the rear if the triangular warning lamp is present on the exterior mirror (in the mirror glass or on the mirror frame).
Radar sensors are installed at the front and rear if the triangular warning light is present on the exterior mirror (in the mirror glass or on the mirror frame) in conjunction with optional equipment S5ATA or S5AUA.
Preliminary work
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT SPOILER .
- Refer to REMOVING THE CENTER ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER .
- Refer to REMOVING CENTER RADIATOR ORNAMENTAL GRILLE .
- Refer to PARTIALLY REMOVING BOTH WHEEL ARCH COVERS IN FRONT .
- Refer to PARTIALLY REMOVING TEMPERATURE SENSOR .
- Refer to REMOVING FRONT BUMPER COVER .
- Refer to REMOVING THE NUMBER PLATE BASEPLATE FOR LICENSE PLATE AT FRONT .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE FRAME ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE OF THE BUMPER COVER .
- Refer to REMOVING THE TRIM STRIP LEFT AND RIGHT OF THE BUMPER PANEL .
- Refer to REMOVING THE ORNAMENTAL GRILLE ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE OF THE BUMPER COVER .
- Refer to REMOVING CENTER ORNAMENTAL GRILLE OF THE BUMPER COVER .
- Unclip the cover of the towing eye (1)
at the latch mechanism (2)
.
- Unlock the detents (1) and remove the ultrasonic sensor (2) upwards.
- Perform the steps on all other ultrasonic sensors.
- Replace the front bumper cover.
Parts: Bumper cover, front
- Check decoupling ring (1)
for damage and, if necessary, replace it.
The decoupling ring must not be missing.
- Guide in ultrasonic sensor (2) and lock it in place into locks (1) .
- Perform the steps on all other ultrasonic sensors.
- Guide in tether.
- Position the cover of the towing eye (1) and clip in with the detents (2) .
Follow-up work
- Refer to INSTALLING THE ORNAMENTAL GRILLE IN THE CENTER OF THE BUMPER COVER .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE ORNAMENTAL GRILLE ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE OF THE BUMPER COVER .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE TRIM STRIP LEFT AND RIGHT OF THE BUMPER PANEL .
- Refer to REMOVING LEFT AND RIGHT BUMPER COVER SIDE FRAMES .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE NUMBER PLATE BASEPLATE FOR THE FRONT LICENSE PLATE (M-TECHNIK) .
- Refer to INSTALLING FRONT BUMPER COVER .
- Refer to PARTIALLY INSTALLING THE TEMPERATURE SENSOR .
- Refer to PARTIALLY INSTALLING BOTH FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVERS .
- Refer to INSTALLING CENTER RADIATOR GRILLE .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE CENTER ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT SPOILER .