Replace bumper cover, front

NOTE: RISK OF 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
In order to guarantee the quality of the Driver Assistance functions in vehicles with concealed radar sensors, the component may be repainted only in compliance with the repair specifications described in the service information "Standards for refinishing paint with a sensor system".
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 NUMBER PLATE BASEPLATE FOR LICENSE PLATE AT FRONT .
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 COVER .
Refer to REMOVING THE AIR DAM .
Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT AND RIGHT FOG LIGHT BRACKETS .
Refer to REMOVING THE TRIM ON BUMPER COVER AT THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT .
Refer to REMOVING THE TRIM FROM THE SIDE LEFT AND RIGHT BUMPER COVER .
Refer to REMOVING THE ORNAMENTAL GRILLE OF THE BUMPER COVER ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE .
Refer to REMOVING THE ORNAMENTAL GRILLE ON THE CENTER BUMPER PANEL .

Removing ultrasonic sensors

NOTE: The description is provided only at one component. The procedure is the same for all other components.

NOTE: Schematic diagram is for example purposes. Some parts may differ in certain details.

Unlock the detents (1) and release the ultrasonic sensor (2) from the bumper cover.
Perform the steps on all other ultrasonic sensors.

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Remove the cover (1) for the towing eye.

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Replace the bumper cover (1) .
Parts: Bumper cover

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Install the cover (1) for the towing eye.

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Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING THE ORNAMENTAL GRILLE ON THE CENTER BUMPER PANEL .
Refer to INSTALLING THE ORNAMENTAL GRILLE OF THE BUMPER PANEL ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE .
Refer to INSTALLING THE TRIM OF THE BUMPER COVER ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE .
Refer to INSTALLING THE TRIM ON THE BUMPER COVER ON THE SIDE TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE FOG LIGHT BRACKET ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE AIR DAM .
Refer to INSTALLING BUMPER COVER, FRONT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT PART OF THE LEFT FRONT AND RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER (PARTIALLY REMOVED) .
Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT WHEEL ARCH TRIM (PARTIALLY REMOVED) .
Refer to INSTALLING FRONT ORNAMENTAL GRILLE .
Refer to INSTALLING THE NUMBER PLATE BASEPLATE FOR THE LICENSE PLATE AT THE FRONT .
Refer to PUTTING THE FRONT RADAR SENSORS INTO OPERATION .