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
Build date from 03/05:
- Remove both lower brackets for headlight mounting Replacing a Lower Holder for Headlight Mounting





Not build date from 03/05:
Release screw (1).
Remove upper air duct section (2) on left/right.





Remove impact absorber (2) towards front.
Release screws (1) and remove bracket/rod.
Disconnect plug connection on fanfare horn on left/right
If necessary, disconnect plug connection on ACC sensor and night vision camera.
Replacement:
Release screw (3) on left/right and remove fanfare horn.





Release catches (1).
Remove cover (2) on left/right.





Version with headlight washer system:
Detach water hose (1) from high-pressure nozzle on right and seal off with rubber plug.
Feed water hose (1) out of carrier.





Version with night vision:
Detach water hose (2) from night vision camera and seal off with rubber plug.
Feed out water hose (2).





If necessary, detach high-pressure nozzle of headlight washer system Removing and Installing/Replacing Left or Right High-Pressure Nozzle of Headlight Washer System (From 03/05) from carrier and unclip wiring harness (1) from carrier.





Release screws (1 and 2) on left/right.
Remove carrier towards front.
Tightening torque 51 11 4AZ [1][2]Front Bumper.





Replacement (depending on Security version):
- Remove bracket for ACC sensor
- Remove vibration damper.
- Remove night vision camera Removing and Installing Complete Night Vision Camera
- Remove both acceleration sensors Removing and Installing/Replacing Front Left or Right Acceleration Sensor