Removing bottom deformation element

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.

Preliminary work

Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT HOOD SEAL .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER FOR THE CENTER ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
Refer to PARTIALLY RELEASING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEEL ARCH TRIM PANELS .
Refer to PARTIALLY REMOVING TEMPERATURE SENSOR .
Refer to REMOVING FRONT BUMPER COVER .
Refer to IF INSTALLED: REMOVING FRONT RADAR SENSOR (FRS) WITH BRACKET .
Refer to REMOVING THE BOTTOM AUTOMATIC AIR FLAP CONTROL .
Refer to REMOVING SUPPORT FOR BUMPER COVER AT FRONT BOTTOM .

Release expanding rivet (1).

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Release the screw (1).
Loosen screws (2).
Feed out and remove the deformation element (3) to the front.

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