51 11 050 Removing and installing/replacing support for front bumper panel

Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary tasks:

To perform this task, special tool 00 2 271 from special tool set 00 2 270 is needed.

NOTE: The operation is described on the right side; proceed in the same way for the left side.

The position of the front panel is not altered by special tool (00 2 271). Therefore no adjustment work is required.

Remove foam part from support.

Insert special tool (00 2 271) and screw down.

If necessary, release cable holder (1).

Fig 1: Inserting Special Tool (00 2 271)

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Release screws (2 and 4).

Release nuts (3) and remove carrier.

Installation note:

Make sure foam part is correctly positioned on support.

Tightening torque 51 11 3AZ .