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

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Version with headlight washer system:

Remove cover for headlight washer system on left/right

Release screws (1) on bumper trim (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Screws And Bumper Trim

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

Release screws (1) on wheel arch trim (2).

Lift out wheel arch trim (2) at side.

Installation:

Make sure wheel arch trim (2) is in correct position.

Fig 2: Identifying Screws And Wheel Arch Trim

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

Press wheel arch cover (1) to one side.

Release screws (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Wheel Arch Cover And Screws

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Release screws (1) on bumper trim (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Screws And Bumper Trim

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IMPORTANT: Do not damage bumper trim when pulling off.

Detach bumper trim (1) at sides.

Pull bumper trim (1) forwards slightly and if necessary disconnect plug connections on ultrasonic sensors and/or fog lights.

Remove bumper trim (1) towards front with aid of a 2nd person.

Installation:

Height adjustment, refer to BODY GAP DIMENSIONS .

Fig 5: Identifying Bumper Trim

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