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

Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary tasks:

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 Screws And Nuts

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Installation:

Make sure foam insert is correctly positioned on carrier.

Tightening torque 51 11 3AZ.