51 11 701 Replacing left or right bracket for front bumper (bumper removed)

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Installation:

If necessary, mark position of bracket on body.

Unfasten screws from wheel arch and remove bracket (1).

Fig 1: Unfastening Screws From Wheel Arch & Removing Bracket

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Installation:

When exchanging bracket, adjust dimensions (A) and (B).

Dimension (B) is measured vertically downwards at distance (C) from side panel.

(A) approx. 18 mm

(B) approx. 32 mm

Fig 2: Adjusting Dimensions (1 Of 2)

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Ideal adjustment:

Gap (A) should be uniform down full length between bumper and aperture in body.

Dimension (A) = 5 +/- 1 mm

Fig 3: Adjusting Dimensions (2 Of 2)

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