51 11 157 Replacing bumper panel, front

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove FRONT BUMPER PANEL 

If necessary, swap over outside-temperature sensor (1) with lead (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Outside-Temperature Sensor With Lead

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Swap over the following parts according to version: 

• LOCATOR LIGHTS
• FOG LIGHTS , and ADJUST after fitting
• ORNAMENTAL GRILLE  / CENTER COVER 
• Bumper trim panel finisher
• SPOILER 
• NUMBER/LICENSE PLATE