31 11 020 Removing And Installing/Replacing Bumper Bracket

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove CARRIER FOR BUMPER TRIM

Undo bolt (1) at front panel strut.

Fig 1: Identifying Bolt Of Front Panel Strut

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Release screws (1) and detach bumper bracket towards front from front axle carrier.

Installation: 

Tightening torque: 100 Nm

Fig 2: Identifying Screws

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