51 11 792 Replacing shock absorber for front left bumper

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(bumper removed)

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

Fig 1: Unfastening Screws And Pulling Air Guide For Intake Filter Housing Outwards To Remove

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Unfasten screws and remove shock absorber (1).

Fig 2: Unfastening Screws And Removing Shock Absorber

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