51 11 157 Replacing front bumper trim
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 BMW X5 and 2002 BMW X5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Unscrew and remove license plate.
- Remove front bumper trim, refer to 51 11 156 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT BUMPER TRIM (UP TO 10/03) .
- Remove holder for number/license plate, refer to 51 11 158 REPLACING BASEPLATE FOR LICENSE PLATE .
- Remove both fog lamp inserts (complete), refer to 63 17 060 REMOVING AND INSTALLING LEFT OR RIGHT .
- If necessary, remove grill for bumper trim, refer to 51 11 180 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM GRILL FOR BUMPER TRIM (UP TO 10/03) .
Remove metal nuts (1) from bumper trim (2).
Version With Headlight Cleaning System:
If necessary, remove jet nozzles (3), refer to 61 67 045 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SPRAY NOZZLES FOR LEFT OR RIGHT HEADLIGHT CLEANING SYSTEM .
If necessary, feed hose (4) out of holders on bumper trim (2) and remove.
Version With Park Distance Control:
If necessary, remove ultrasonic sensors, 66 20 518 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING A FRONT ULTRASONIC TRANSDUCER .