51 11 701 Replacing left or right bracket for front bumper

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Bumper trim removed.

If necessary, remove front bumper trim, refer to 51 11 156 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT BUMPER TRIM (UP TO 10/03) .

Version up to 10/2003:

Compress catches (1) and detach bracket (2) towards bottom.

Fig 1: Removing Bracket Towards Bottom (Up To 10/2003)

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Installation:

Catches (1) on bracket (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Checking Catches On Bracket

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Version from 10/2003:

Release screws (1) and detach metal nuts (2).

Compress catches (3) and detach bracket (4) towards bottom.

Fig 3: Removing Bracket Towards Bottom (From 10/200)

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Installation:

Catches (1 and 2) on bracket (3) must not be damaged.

Fig 4: Use Care When Removing/Installing Brackets

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