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51 11 156 Removing and installing front bumper panel

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Release the expanding rivets (1 and 2) according to the version.

Release screws (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Expander Rivets And Screws
G05516811Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

On vehicles up to 08/2010: 

Release screws (1 and 2).

Pull bumper panel (3) slightly towards front with aid of a 2nd person.

Disconnect plug connections, depending on version.

Remove bumper panel (3) towards front with aid of a 2nd person.

Installation note: 

Make sure foam insert is correctly positioned on support.

For adjustment, refer to BODY GAP DIMENSIONS .

Fig 2: Identifying Bumper Trim With Mounting Screws
G04797448Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

On vehicles from 08/2010: 

Release screws (1 and 2).

Release expanding rivet (3).

Pull bumper panel (4) slightly towards the front with aid of a 2nd person.

Disconnect plug connections, depending on version.

Remove bumper panel (4) towards the front with aid of a 2nd person.

Installation note: 

For adjustment, refer to BODY GAP DIMENSIONS .

Fig 3: Removing Bumper Panel
G00532676Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.