51 11 156 Removing and installing front bumper panel

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove FRONT GRILLE 
• Remove COVER ON WHEEL ARCH  from bumper panel

On vehicles from production date 08/2010: 

• Remove CENTER COVER 

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

Release screws (3).

On vehicles with production date up to 08/2010: 

Release screws (1 and 2).

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

Disconnect plug connections, depending on version.

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

Installation note: 

Make sure foam insert is correctly positioned on support.

For adjustment, refer to BODY GAP DIMENSIONS .

On vehicles from production date 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 .