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

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front BUMPER TRIM .
Remove fanfare horn on left and right. See REMOVING LEFT FANFARE HORN and REMOVING RIGHT FANFARE HORN .

Remove impact absorber (1) towards front.

Fig 1: Removing Impact Absorber

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Release screws (2) on brake air duct (1).

Remove brake air duct (1) in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Removing Brake Air Duct

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If ACC optional extra is installed:

Release screws (3) on ACC sensor bracket (1).

Tightening torque: 66 31 1AZ .

Unfasten plug connection (2) and disconnect.

Remove ACC sensor bracket (1).

Fig 3: Identifying ACC Sensor Bracket, Plug Connection And Screws

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Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque: 51 11 4AZ .

Unclip wiring harness (4) at marked points.

If necessary, unlock and disconnect plug connections (5) on short-range sensors.

Remove carrier (1) towards front.

Installation:

Make sure locking sleeve (3) is correctly seated in carrier (1).

Fig 4: Locating ACC Sensor Wiring Harness

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Replacement (depending on version):

Remove short-range sensor bracket.