51 11 156 Removing and installing front bumper trim

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Release the expanding rivets (1 and 2) according to the version.

Release screws (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Expander Rivets And Screws

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Release screws (1 and 2).

Pull bumper trim (3) slightly towards front with aid of a 2nd person.

Disconnect plug connections, depending on version.

Remove bumper trim (3) towards front with aid of a 2nd person.

Installation note:

Make sure foam insert is correctly positioned on carrier.

For adjustment, refer to BODY GAP DIMENSIONS .

Fig 2: Identifying Bumper Trim With Screws

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On vehicles from 08/2010:

Release screws (1 and 2).

Release expanding rivet (3).

Pull bumper panel (4) slightly towards the front with aid of a 2nd person.

Disconnect plug connections, depending on version.

Remove bumper panel (4) towards the front with aid of a 2nd person.

Installation note:

For adjustment, refer to BODY GAP DIMENSIONS .

Fig 3: Removing Bumper Panel

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