31 11 020 Removing and installing/replacing bumper bracket

Necessary preliminary work: 

• Remove CARRIER FOR BUMPER TRIM

Undo bolt (1) at front panel strut.

Fig 1: Identifying Front Panel Strut Bolt

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Release screws (1).

Pull off bumper bracket forwards from front axle support.

Installation note: 

Tightening torque 31 11 3AZ

Fig 2: Pulling Off Bumper Bracket

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