51 11 050 Removing and Installing/Replacing Carrier For Front Bumper Trim

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





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove front bumper trim





Note:
Description is shown on the E82 by way of example. There may be differences in detail in the case of other models.





Important!
During replacement, all the cavities of the carrier (1) and the crashbox (2) must be sealed with cavity sealant.





Version with brake air duct:
Release screw (1) on cooling air guide (2) on left/right.
Remove cooling air guide (2).

Note:
The following work step ends here:
"Removing and installing brake air duct".





Depending on version:
Release screws (1) on carrier (2).
Remove shock absorbers (3) on left/right.
Release washer fluid hose (4) from carrier (2).





If necessary, disconnect plug connections (1) on fanfare horn.
Release blind rivets (2) on left/right.
Release nuts (3) on left/right.
Tightening torque 51 11 2AZ Specifications.
If necessary, remove fanfare horn holder (4).
Remove carrier (5).

Installation:
Blind rivets (2) are only required for fitting in the factory and do not have to be refitted.