51 11 156 Removing and Installing Front Bumper Trim

51 11 156 Removing And Installing (Replacing) Front Bumper Trim (M Technic / M Coupe)

Special tools required:







Necessary preliminary tasks:
M-Technic only
- Remove cover for headlight cleaning system







NOTE: Prior to removing, pay attention to the exact installation position with respect to the adjoining components.







Pull off gasket (4) in covered area of bumper trim (2).
Release screws (1) on bumper panel (2).
Lift bumper panel (2) over guide (3).







Release screws (1) from wheel arch cover (2) on both sides.
Lift out wheel arch cover (2) at side.

Installation note:
Make sure wheel arch cover (2) is in correct position.







Release screws (1).







IMPORTANT:
Do not damage bumper trim when pulling off.

Slide special tool 00 9 317 between bumper trim (1) and holder (2).
Release latch mechanisms in area (3) and lever out bumper panel (1) in outward direction.
Pull bumper panel (1) forwards a little.
If necessary, detach plug connections from ultrasonic sensors, fog lights and headlight cleaning system hose connection.
Remove bumper panel (1) towards front with aid of a 2nd person.







Installation note:
Latch mechanisms (2) of bumper panel (1) must not be damaged.
If necessary, carry out height adjustment, refer to Gap dimensions, body.







Replacement:
- Modify middle front radiator grille
- Modify ornamental grille in bumper panel
- Modify ornamental grille in bumper panel on left/right
- If necessary, modify ultrasonic transducer
- Modify towing eye cover
Version with fog light:
- Modify right/left fog light
M Coupe only:
- Modify side air duct