41 33 600 Moving front panel into assembly position

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Special tools required:

00 2 271
00 2 272

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove TRIM FROM FRONT GRILLE .
Remove BUMPER PANEL COVER on left/right.
Remove CENTER COVER .
Release FRONT WHEEL ARCH TRIM COVER on bumper trim.

Release clips (1) on left/right.

Installation note:

If necessary, replace faulty clips (1).

Fig 1: Release Clips On Left/Right

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Release cable holder (1).

Disconnect plug connections (2) on A/C compressor.

Release screws (3).

Tightening torque 51 11 4AZ

Fig 2: Identifying Cable Holder

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Release screws (2).

Tightening torque 51 11 4AZ

Version with headlight washer system:

Disconnect plug connection (1) on washer pump.

Fig 3: Identifying Plug Connection On Washer Pump

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Release screw (1) on side panel left/right.

Fig 4: Release Screw On Side Panel

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Version with air conditioner:

Unclip refrigerant line (1) from holder (2).

Fig 5: Unclipping Refrigerant Line From Holder

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Release screw (1) and place expansion tank (2) to one side.

Detach gaiter (3) from lock carrier (4).

Fig 6: Detaching Gaiter From Lock Carrier

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Open coupling (1) and disengage Bowden cable (2).

Unfasten screws (3 and 4).

Tightening torque 51 11 7AZ

Installation note:

Headlight lug for screw (4) must not butt against front panel during installation.

Fig 7: Open Coupling And Disengage Bowden Cable(2)

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unfasten screws (4 and 5).

Tightening torque 51 11 7AZ

COOPER S only :

Release clamp (2) and detach air duct (3).

Installation note:

Headlight lug for screw (5) must not butt against front panel during installation.

Fig 8: Release Clamp And Detach Air Duct

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Insert special tool 00 2 271 on left and right in sleeve (1).

If necessary, turn special tool 00 2 271 until screw can be inserted and tighten down.

Unscrew nuts (2).

Tightening torque 51 11 3AZ

Installation note:

Remove special tool 00 2 271 only when front panel is completely installed.

Fig 9: Identifying Special Tool (00 2 271)

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Pull front panel (1) approx. 10 cm forwards and if necessary pay attention to further cable holders.

Insert special tool 00 2 272 on left and right.

Installation note:

To ensure that front panel (1) is correctly seated, slide panel on left and right uniformly towards rear.

With a second person helping, slide front panel into position and secure.

When installing, pay attention to retaining tabs on headlight.

Fig 10: Identifying Special Tool (00 2 272)

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Installation note:

Adjust HEADLIGHT .