51 11 Removing and mounting/exchanging side cover of front bumper (Cooper S)

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Preliminary work needed:

Remove FRONT BUMPER COVER

REMOVAL:

Release catches (1).

Remove cover (2).

Fig 1: Releasing Catches

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Replacement (depending on version):

Remount ULTRASONIC SENSOR .

INSTALLATION:

Engage cover (2) in the detents (3).

Fig 2: Releasing Catches

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Required reworking:

Install FRONT BUMPER COVER