Removing the support for the front bumper cover
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Mechanical effects.
Paint damage.
Mechanical effects.
Paint damage.
- Mask those working areas at risk with yellow plastic adhesive tape.
- Remove and install heavy or bulky components with the aid of another person/other persons.
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 repair specifications described in the service information "Repair specifications for vehicles with radar sensors".
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 repair specifications described in the service information "Repair specifications for vehicles with radar sensors".
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 DEACTIVATING VEHICLE-SPECIFIC HIGH-VOLTAGE OR LOW-VOLTAGE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
- Refer to REMOVING SEAL FOR FRONT HOOD .
- Refer to REMOVING THE TOP RIGHT AND LEFT COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
- Refer to REMOVING FRONT ORNAMENTAL GRILLE .
- Refer to PARTIALLY REMOVING THE LEFT FRONT AND RIGHT WHEEL ARCH TRIM .
- Refer to PARTIALLY REMOVING THE FRONT SECTION OF THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to REMOVING FRONT BUMPER PANEL .
- Refer to REMOVING TOP AUTOMATIC AIR FLAP CONTROL .
- Refer to REMOVING STIFFENING STRUT .
- Refer to REMOVING AIR DUCT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Refer to PARTIALLY RELEASING THE EXTERNAL ENGINE OIL COOLER .
- Refer to REMOVING THE AIR ROUTING FOR THE EXTERNAL RADIATOR .
- Refer to PARTIALLY RELEASING THE EXTERNAL RADIATOR .
- Refer to REMOVING LEFT AND RIGHT BRAKE VENTILATION DUCT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FANFARE HORN ON THE LEFT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FANFARE HORN TOWARDS THE RIGHT .
- Refer to RELEASING THE UPSTREAM LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLANT RADIATOR .
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage due to shavings.
Contamination can lead to malfunctions and damage.
Damage due to shavings.
Contamination can lead to malfunctions and damage.
- Cover working area.
- Draw off shavings during drilling using a vacuum cleaner.
- Unlock and disconnect connector (1) .
- Loosen the expanding rivet (2) .
- Remove the impact absorber (3)
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- Release wiring harness (1) from the support for the bumper cover.
NOTE:
Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.
- Loosen screw (1) .
NOTE:
Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.
- Loosen screws (1) , (2) and (3) .
- Guide the bumper cover support together with lower support forward and out, pivoting slightly downward, and remove.