51 11 156 Removing and installing front bumper panel

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FRONT GRILLE
Remove COVER ON WHEEL ARCH from bumper panel

Remove center cover

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

Release screws (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Expanding Rivets And Screws

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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.

Fig 2: Identifying Bumper Panel, Expanding Rivet And Screws

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Installation note:

For adjustment, refer to BODY GAP DIMENSIONS .