51 11 050 Removing and installing / replacing carrier for front bumper trim

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove front bumper trim, refer to 51 11 156 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT BUMPER TRIM 

Build date from 03/2005:

• Remove both lower brackets for headlight mounting, refer to 63 12 950 REPLACING A LOWER HOLDER FOR HEADLIGHT MOUNTING

Not build date from 03/2005:

Release screw (1).

Fig 1: Removing Upper Air Duct Section

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Remove upper air duct section (2) on left/right.

Remove impact absorber (2) towards front.

Fig 2: Removing Impact Absorber

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Release screws (1) and remove bracket/rod.

Disconnect plug connection on fanfare horn on left/right

Release screw (3) on left/right and remove fanfare horn.

Version with ACC:

Disconnect plug connection on ACC sensor.

Release catches (1).

Fig 3: Removing Cover

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Remove cover (2) on left/right.

Version with headlight washer system:

Detach water hose (1) from high-pressure nozzle on right and seal off with rubber plug.

Fig 4: Detaching Water Hose From High-Pressure Nozzle

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Feed water hose (1) out of carrier.

Version with PDC:

Unclip wiring harness (1) from carrier.

Fig 5: Removing Wiring Harness From Carrier

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Release screws (1 and 2) on left/right.

Fig 6: Removing Carrier

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Remove carrier towards front.

Tightening torque 51 11 4AZ. Refer to BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Replacement: 

If necessary, remove bracket for ACC sensor or vibration damper.