Installing the front bumper cover

• Position the front bumper cover (2) with the help of a support person.
• Tighten the screws (1).

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  NOTE: Perform the steps on the left and right side.
• Connect connectors (1) and lock.
• If necessary, connect connectors (2) and lock.

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  NOTE: Perform the steps on the left and right side.
• Feed the bumper cover into the guide in the arrow direction and clip it in with the detents (1).
• Tighten down screws (2).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Front bumper panel to fender
  Torx screws 5x35	Tightening torque	3 Nm

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  NOTE: Schematic diagram is for example purposes. Some parts may differ in certain details.
• Tighten down screws (1).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Front bumper cover on underbody protection
  Hexagon screw for thermoplastic	Tightening torque	2.6 Nm

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to PARTIALLY INSTALLING THE TEMPERATURE SENSOR .
• Refer to INSTALLING FRONT WHEEL ARCH TRIM PANEL ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT (PARTIALLY REMOVED) .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER FOR CENTRAL ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT HOOD SEAL .