Front Bumper Reinforcement: Service and Repair

51 11 050 - Removing and installing/replacing carrier for front bumper trim (M6)





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





Disconnect plug-in contacts (1).





Unclip catches (1) on air duct.
Remove air duct in direction of arrow.





Installation:
Catches (1) on air duct (2) must not be damaged.





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).
Unfasten 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:
Release screws (1) and remove holder (2) with fanfare horn.
If necessary, release screws (3) and remove holder (4).
If necessary, remove impact absorber.