Removing the support for the front bumper cover

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Preliminary work

Refer to DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE LEFT .
Refer to REMOVING FRONT ORNAMENTAL GRILLE .
Refer to REMOVING LEFT AND RIGHT BRAKE VENTILATION DUCT .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT SECTION OF THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER FRONT SECTION .
Refer to REMOVING FRONT BUMPER COVER .
Refer to REMOVING THE EXTERNAL RADIATOR .
Refer to RELEASING THE AUXILIARY COOLANT PUMP FOR THE HEATER CIRCUIT .
Refer to REMOVING THE FANFARE HORN ON THE LEFT .
Refer to REMOVING THE FANFARE HORN TOWARDS THE RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING BOTH HEADLIGHTS .
Refer to REMOVING TOPPING AUTOMATIC AIR FLAP CONTROL .
Refer to REMOVING THE SUPPORT FOR THE FRONT BUMPER COVER AT THE BOTTOM .
Refer to REMOVING AIR DUCT AT THE BOTTOM .
Refer to REMOVING THE BRAKE VENTILATION DUCT .

Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Remove the impact absorber (2).

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NOTE: Description is for left component only.
Procedure on the right side is identical.
Disengage the air inlet (1) at the detents (2) and remove.

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Release the screws (1) and remove the cover (2).

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Detach the trim panel (1) on the lever (2) from the guide in a backwards direction and fold it upwards.

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NOTE: Description is for left component only.
Procedure on the right side is identical.
Loosen screw (1).
Loosen expanding rivet (2).

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NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.
Lift the air duct (1) upwards out of the guide (2).
Thread out air duct (1) and remove.

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NOTE: Description is for left component only.
Procedure on the right side is identical.
Loosen screw (1).

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Secure the engine oil cooler (2) from falling.
Loosen screws (1).

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Disengage the engine oil cooler (2) downwards out of the snap-in lugs (1).
Detach the engine oil cooler (2) and secure it (do not remove).

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NOTE: Description is for left component only.
Procedure on the right side is identical.
Loosen screws (1).
Loosen screws (2).
Unlock plug connections and disconnect.
Feed out the support for the front bumper cover (3) together with the deformation elements below and remove it.

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