51 11 050 Removing and installing/replacing carrier for front bumper trim

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Special tools required:

00 2 271

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FRONT BUMPER PANEL .

NOTE: The operation is described on the right side; proceed in the same way for the left side.
The position of the front panel is not altered by special tool 00 2 271. Therefore no adjustment work is required.

Remove foam insert from carrier.

Insert special tool 00 2 271 and screw down.

If necessary, release cable holder (1).

Unfasten screws (2 and 4).

Release nuts (3) and remove carrier.

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool (00 2 271), Cable Holder And Screws

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Installation:

Make sure foam insert is correctly positioned on carrier.

Tightening torque 51 11 3AZ