Removing Front Bumper

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NOTE: Different tightening torque for screwing self-tapping screws into a new or existing, old thread .

Incorrectly screwed joints
Risk of damage to screw thread
→ Observe different tightening torques.

→ When screwing into an already shaped, old thread, first screw in screws several turns by hand, then screw in completely using a tool.

Information

The number of electric plug connections will vary depending on equipment.

Release and disconnect electric plug connection -2- at the left and right.

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Releasing and pulling off electric plug connection
Fold open air guides -3- .

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Folding open air guides
Unclip outside temperature sensor from the air guide.
> 916819 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE SENSOR
Release and disconnect electric plug connection for radiator shutter -6- and electric plug connection -7- .

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Releasing and pulling off electric plug connections
Release and disconnect electric plug connections on antennas -8- .

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Releasing and disconnecting electric plug connections on antennas
Unscrew screws -4- and screw -5- and remove front bumper -1- together with air guide and radiator shutter.

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Removing front bumper