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

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FRONT BUMPER TRIM

Detach wiring harness (1) from impact absorber (2).

If necessary, disconnect plug connections from add-on parts on carrier.

Version with ACC:

If necessary, remove ACC sensor. See REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) ACC SENSOR and REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LONG RANGE SENSOR (LRR SENSOR) (FROM BUILD DATE 03/2007)

Fig 1: Identifying Impact Absorber And Wiring Harness

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Version with headlight washer system:

If necessary, disconnect line (2) on right from washer fluid reservoir coming from T-distributor (1).

Fig 2: Identifying T-Distributor

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IMPORTANT: Carrier must not be separated from deformation elements.

NOTE: The operation is described on the left side; proceed in the same way for the right side.

Release screw (1).

If necessary, drill out rivets (3).

Release screws (2).

Remove carrier (4) with deformation element towards front.

Fig 3: Identifying Rivets

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Installation:

If necessary, use screws and locking pins (instead of rivets) to secure deformation element.

Tightening torque 51 11 4AZ .

Replacement:

Remove impact absorber

Depending on version:

Remove both ACCELERATION SENSORS
Remove both HIGH-PRESSURE NOZZLES FOR HEADLIGHT WASHER SYSTEM
Remove night vision camera. See REMOVE AND INSTALLING COMPLETE NIGHT VISION CAMERA (FROM 03/2007) or REMOVE AND INSTALLING COMPLETE NIGHT VISION CAMERA (UP TO 03/2007)
Remove bracket for ACC sensor
If necessary, remove both near range sensors. See REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) LEFT OR RIGHT SHORT RANGE SENSOR (SRR SENSOR) (M TECHNIK AERODYNAMIC KIT) or REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SHORT RANGE SENSOR (SRR SENSOR)