51 11 156 Removing and installing front bumper trim

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

Fig 1: Identifying Screws And Bumper Trim

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Release screws (1) and plastic nuts (2) on left wheel arch cover (3).

Lever out left wheel arch cover (3) at side.

Installation:

Make sure left wheel arch cover (3) is in correct position.

Fig 2: Identifying Screws, Plastic Nuts And Left Wheel Arch Cover

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Release screws (1 and 2) and remove right wheel arch cover (3).

Lever out right wheel arch cover (3) at side.

Installation:

Make sure right wheel arch cover (3) is in correct position.

Fig 3: Identifying Screws And Right Wheel Arch Cover

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

Release left and right screws (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Wheel Arch Cover And Screws

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

Fig 5: 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.

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

Installation:

Height adjustment, refer to BODY GAP DIMENSIONS .

Fig 6: Identifying Bumper Trim

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