Front Bumper Reinforcement: Service and Repair

51 11 050 - Removing and installing/replacing carrier for front bumper trim





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove front bumper trim 51 11 156 Removing and Installing Front Bumper Trim





Detach wiring harness (1) from impact absorber (2).
If necessary, disconnect plug connections from add-on parts on carrier.
Version with ACC:
If necessary, remove ACC sensor Removing and Installing/Replacing ACC Sensor.





Version with headlight washer system:
If necessary, disconnect line (2) on right from washer fluid reservoir coming from T-distributor (1).





Important!
Carrier must not be separated from deformation elements.

Note:
The operation is described on the left side; proceed in the same way for the right side.

Release screw (1).

If necessary, drill out rivets (3).
Release screws (2).
Remove carrier (4) with deformation element towards front.

Installation:
If necessary, use screws and locking pins (instead of rivets) to secure deformation element.

Tightening torque 51 11 4AZ [1][2]Front Bumper.





Replacement:
- Remove impact absorber
Depending on version:
- Remove both acceleration sensors Removing and Installing/Replacing Front Left or Right Acceleration Sensor
- Remove both high-pressure nozzles for headlight washer system
- Remove night vision camera
- Remove bracket for ACC sensor
- If necessary, remove both near range sensors Removing and Installing (Replacing) Left or Right Short Range Sensor (SRR Sensor) (M Technik Aerodynamic Kit)