51 11 701 Replacing left or right bracket for front bumper

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Bumper removed, refer to 51 11 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE FRONT BUMPER .

Installation:

If necessary, mark position of bracket on body.

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

Fig 1: 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.

approx. 18 mm
approx. 32 mm
approx. 115 mm

Fig 2: Adjusting Bracket
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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: Identifying Bumper Gap

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