(Installing the reinforcement for the left and right bumper cover (M Aerodynamics package))

NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.

• Clean the bonding surfaces on reinforcement (2) and on the bumper cover.
  (CONSUMABLE SPECIFICATIONS)
  
  

  Cleaning agent R2

  500 ml

  83190417324

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  (TECHNICAL DATA SPECIFICATIONS)
  
  

  Air drying time after cleaning
  Cleaning agent R2	5 min

• Affix adhesive strip (1) on reinforcement (2).
• Install reinforcement (3) and snap it into detents (arrows).
• Press reinforcement (3) on adhesive strip (4) firmly.
• Tighten down screw (2).
  (TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATIONS)
  
  

  Bumper cover
  Screw for thermoplastics	Tightening torque	2.3 Nm

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• Mount the blind rivet (1) using the special tool 0 496 521 (00 2 230). 
• Hook the wiring harness (1) from the reinforcement and connect all the existing plug connections.

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