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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

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

Release the screws (1 and 6) from the rear.

Tightening torque 51 11 4AZ .

Loosen screws (2 and 4).

Tightening torque 51 11 8AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Front Bumper Panel Screws And Nuts

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Loosen the nuts (3) from the front and the nut (5) from the back.

Tightening torque 51 11 3AZ .

Remove carrier for bumper trim

Replacement:

Modify impact absorber at top and bottom.