51 11 050 Removing and installing/replacing carrier for front bumper trim

Necessary Preliminary Tasks: 

• Remove front bumper trim. Refer to 51 11 156 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT BUMPER TRIM .

Remove cable (1) for outside temperature sensor from carrier (2).

Replacement only: 

Fit left/right air distributor (3) in new carrier (2).

Fig 1: Removing Cable For Outside Temperature Sensor From Carrier

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Version (A): 

Release nuts (1) and screws (2) on left/right.

Detach carrier for front bumper trim.

Installation Note: 

Nuts:

Tightening torque, refer to 51 11 3AZ in BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES - COOPER (1.6L) R50/W10 .

Screws:

Tightening torque, refer to 51 11 4AZ in BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES - COOPER (1.6L) R50/W10 .

Fig 2: Identifying Front Bumper Trim Carrier Retaining Screws

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Version (B): 

Release nuts (1) and screws (2) on left/right.

Detach carrier (3) for front bumper trim.

Installation note: 

Nuts:

Tightening torque, refer to 51 11 3AZ in BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES - COOPER (1.6L) R50/W10 .

Screws:

Tightening torque, refer to 51 11 4AZ in BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES - COOPER (1.6L) R50/W10 .

Fig 3: Locating Front Bumper Trim Carrier Retaining Screws

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Replacement only: 

Adjust carrier (2) if necessary.

Setting of height (Z) and side (Y):

Release screw (3) through hole (1).

Adjust carrier (2) and fix guide sleeve (4) in position with screw (3).

Setting in longitudinal direction (X):

If necessary fit shims between carrier (2) and mount (5).

Fig 4: Aligning Front Bumper Trim Carrier

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