51 11 157 Replacing front bumper trim
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Unscrew and remove license plate.
- Remove front bumper trim. See 51 11 156 Removing And Installing Front Bumper Trim .
- Remove holder for number/license plate. See 51 11 158 Replacing Baseplate For License Plate .
- Remove both fog lamp inserts (complete). See 63 17 060 REMOVING AND INSTALLING LEFT OR RIGHT FOG LIGHT .
- If necessary, remove grill for bumper trim. See 51 11 180 Removing And Installing/Replacing Trim Grill For Bumper Trim .
Remove metal nuts (1) from bumper trim (2).
Version with headlight cleaning system:
If necessary, remove jet nozzles (3).
If necessary, feed hose (4) out of holders on bumper trim (2) and remove.
Version with Park Distance Control:
If necessary, remove ultrasonic sensors.