Replace bumper cover, front

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Mechanical effects .
Paint damage .

Mask those working areas at risk with yellow plastic adhesive tape.
Remove and install heavy or bulky components with the aid of another person/other persons.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Notes for the gap dimensions of the body form the basis of this REP and it is mandatory to observe them.
For additional information see: BODY GAP DIMENSIONS (COOPER 4-DOOR HATCHBACK, 2020-2023)

Preliminary work

Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEEL ARCH TRIM .
Refer to REMOVING FRONT BUMPER COVER .
Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT AND RIGHT FOG LIGHT BRACKETS .
Refer to REMOVING THE ORNAMENTAL GRILLE ON THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE .
Refer to REMOVING THE TRIM ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT AIR DUCT .
Refer to REMOVING THE ORNAMENTAL GRILLE AT THE FRONT IN THE CENTER .
Refer to REMOVING SPOILER IN THE CENTER .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRAME FOR THE RADIATOR ORNAMENTAL GRILLE .
Refer to REMOVING CENTER RADIATOR ORNAMENTAL GRILLE .

NOTE: Perform the steps on the right and left side.

Release the cover (1) on the latch mechanisms (arrows) and remount on the bumper cover.

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING CENTER RADIATOR GRILLE .
Refer to INSTALLING THE FRAME FOR THE RADIATOR ORNAMENTAL GRILLE .
Refer to INSTALLING SPOILER (CENTER) .
Refer to INSTALLING THE CENTER FRONT ORNAMENTAL GRILLE .
Refer to INSTALLING THE TRIM ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT AIR DUCT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE ORNAMENTAL GRILLE ON THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE .
Refer to INSTALLING THE FOG LIGHT BRACKET ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to INSTALLING FRONT BUMPER COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEEL ARCH TRIM .