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

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Preliminary work needed:

Remove front BUMPER COVER
Remove impact absorber from support

Removal:

Unscrew the screws (1).

Release screws (2) and remove associated holder from below.

Loosen screws (3).

Release screws (4) from fanfare horn holder.

Feed out support (5) towards front and remove.

Fig 1: Fanfare Horn Holder Screws Location

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Installation:

Replacement:

Release screws (1) on left and right.

Remount holder (2).

Fig 2: Removing Holder Screws

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Insert support (5).

Tighten down screws (1).

Tightening torque 51 11 8AZ .

Tighten down screws (2).

Tightening torque 51 11 2AZ .

Tighten down screws (3, 4).

Fig 3: Fanfare Horn Holder Screws Location

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