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51 11 156 Removing and Installing Front Bumper Panel






51 11 156 Removing And Installing Front Bumper Panel







Remove gasket (1) and release screws (2) beneath it.
Tightening torque 51 11 1AZ.







Installation note:
Feed bumper panel (1) correctly into clamps (2).







Release screws (1) and expanding rivet, if applicable, on bumper panel (2).







Release screws (1) on wheel arch cover (2) on left/right.
Lift out wheel arch cover (2) at side.

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







Release screws (1) on left/right.
Tightening torque 51 11 11AZ.

NOTE: The following tasks must be carried out with a second person assisting:

Pull bumper panel (2) forwards a little.
Unlock and detach plug connections on the following components depending on the version.
- Ultrasonic sensors PDC (right wiring harness)
- Pedestrian protection sensor (right and right wiring harness)
- Ultrasonic sensors for parking manoeuvring assistant (left/right)
- Fog light (left/right)
- ACC sensor (middle)
- Side View Camera (left/right)

If necessary, unlock and detach hose pipe for headlight cleaning system and lay down on top.
Remove bumper panel (2) towards front.







Installation note:
Feed support (1) out toward the bottom and insert from the top in the first retaining lug.
After the bumper panel has been removed, push the support (1) down until it is placed on the support.

Adjustment, see body gap dimension.