Front Bumper Reinforcement: Service and Repair

51 11 050 Removing And Installing/Replacing Carrier For Front Bumper Trim (M3 / Lightweight Design)

NOTE: Refer to KSD CD for details of preliminary tasks.







Only on right side:
Release screw (1) for washer reservoir.







Release screws (1) and pull right carrier (2) towards front slightly.

Installation:
Observe 4AZ Carrier to body
M8 18 Nm







If necessary, release metal screws (1) on left and right.

NOTE: Metal screws are omitted for replacement.







NOTE: After detaching hose, seal off pump outlet and hoses.

Remove hose (1).
Disconnect plug connections (3).
Version with headlight cleaning system:
Unlock hose (2) and detach.







Remove filler hose (1) from washer fluid reservoir (2).

Installation:
If necessary, replace faulty O-ring (3).
Remove center section of bumper (carrier).







Installation:
Distance (A) must be the same all around between the bumper and body cutout.
Measurement (A) = 5 ± 1 mm







Release screws (1).
Remove washer fluid reservoir (2).







Release screws (1) and remove air horns (2).
Unclip wiring harness (3) and remove.