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 version 08/2010: 

• Remove CENTER COVER 

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

Release screws (3).

Make sure foam insert is correctly positioned on support.

For adjustment, refer to BODY GAP DIMENSIONS .

On vehicles from version 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 .