51 11 773 Replacing front lower left or right deformation element

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove support for bumper panel at front bottom. See 51 11 055 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SUPPORT FOR FRONT BOTTOM BUMPER PANEL .

Partially detach FRONT ENGINE UNDERCOVER and remove screw (1) from bottom cover.

Fig 1: Identifying Screw Of Engine Undercover

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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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Release screws (1) on vertical connection (2).

Tightening torque 51 11 2AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Screws On Vertical Connection

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Release bolt (1) on front axle support adapter plate (2).

Tightening torque 51 11 6AZ .

Remove deformation element (3).

Fig 4: Identifying Bolt On Front Axle Support Adapter Plate And Deformation Element

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