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

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front bumper trim or 51 11 156 Removing and installing front bumper trim (from 09/08)

Release screws (1) on cooling air guide (2) on left and right.

Disconnect plug connection (3) on outside temperature sensor.

Remove left cooling air guide (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Screws, Cooling Air Guide And Plug Connection

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Press right wheel arch cover (1) to one side.

Release screw (2) and remove right cooling air guide.

Installation:

Make sure cooling air guide is installed in correct position.

NOTE: The following work step ends here:

"Removing and installing cooling air guide".

Fig 2: Identifying Screw And Right Wheel Arch Cover

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Release screw (1).

Release nuts (2) and blind rivets (3).

Installation:

Blind rivets (3) are not refitted.

If necessary, feed out cable or hose and remove carrier (4).

Tightening torque 51 11 2AZ , see 51 11 FRONT BUMPER ..

Fig 3: Identifying Nuts And Blind Rivets

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Replacement:

Release screws (1) and convert fanfare horn holder (2).

Modify impact absorber (3) on left and right.

Fig 4: Identifying Screws, Fanfare Horn Holder And Impact Absorber

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