31 11 020 Removing and installing/replacing bumper bracket

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove carrier for bumper trim . See 51 11 050 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING CARRIER FOR FRONT BUMPER TRIM .

Undo bolt (1) at front panel strut.

Fig 1: Identifying Bolt At Front Panel Strut

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Release screws (1).

Pull off bumper bracket forwards from front axle support. See 31 11 506 Lowering/raising front axle carrier (special tool SWZ00-2040) or 31 11 506 Lowering/raising front axle carrier (universal lifter) .

Installation:

Tightening torque. See 31 11 3AZ .

Fig 2: Pulling Bumper Bracket Off Front Axle Support

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