51 11 792 Replacing shock absorber for front left bumper

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

Unfasten screws and pull air guide (1) for intake filter housing outwards to remove.

Fig 1: Removing Pull Air Guide For Intake Filter

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Unfasten screws and remove left shock absorber (1).

Fig 2: Removing Left Shock Absorber

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