51 11 156 Removing and installing (replacing) front bumper panel

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Raise SIDE ENGINE COMPARTMENT LID GASKET

Release all screws at top and bottom on bumper panel (1).

Fig 1: Locating Bumper Panel Screws

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Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

NOTE: The wheel was removed for clarity.

Change steering angle to suit current the current job item.

Release bolt (1) on wheel arch panel. Tilt wheel arch panel sideways.

Release left and right bolts (2) located behind trim.

Tightening torque 51 11 11AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Wheel Arch Panel Mounting Bolts

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Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

IMPORTANT: Bumper panel must not be pulled out sideways (risk of damage).

Remove bumper panel straight towards front with aid of a 2nd person.

If necessary, disconnect additional plug-in contacts and feed out cable.

Installation note:

Observe 41 00... BODY GAP DIMENSIONS .

On version with "Night Vision with Dynamic Light" the headlights must be ADJUSTED for target illumination.

Replacement (depending on version):

Swap over night vision camera. See REPLACING NIGHT VISION CAMERA or REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE NIGHT VISION CAMERA .
Swap over ultrasonic sensors (PDC). See FRONT LEFT PDC , FRONT RIGHT PDC , FRONT CENTRE LEFT PDC , FRONT CENTRE RIGHT PDC , and FRONT CENTRE PDC
Remount and adjust fog lights. See LEFT FOG LAMP , RIGHT FOG LAMP , and ADJUSTING FOG LIGHTS .
Swap over ornamental grille. See ORNAMENTAL GRILLE (SIDE) and ORNAMENTAL GRILLE (CENTRE) .
Swap over FRONT RADIATOR GRILLE