Front Bumper Cover / Fascia: Service and Repair

51 11 156 Removing And Installing (Replacing) Front Bumper Panel

IMPORTANT: Before making repairs on the bumper panels with the "active pedestrian protection", the associated notes must be observed.

Remove centre sealing (1).

Release expanding rivets (2) from side engine compartment lid gasket (1), right and left.
Lift up engine compartment lid side gasket
(1) for each of the next operations.

Release all screws at top and bottom on bumper panel (1).

Release expanding rivets (1).

Version with night vision:
Release screw (1) for camera holder and pull out.

NOTE: Change steering angle to suit current the current job item.

Release bolt (1) on wheel arch panel. Tilt wheel arch panel sideways.
Release left and right bolts (2) located behind trim.
Tightening torque 51 11 11AZ.

IMPORTANT: Bumper panel must not be pulled out sideways (risk of damage).

For version with Side View camera:
Unlock plug connection (3) on left and right and disconnect.

Disconnect the right wiring harness connector and if necessary the additional plug-in contacts and feed out cable.
Remove bumper panel straight towards front with aid of a 2nd person.

IMPORTANT: Bumper panel must not be pulled out sideways (risk of damage).

Version with night vision:
Release plug connection (2) and high-pressure nozzle line (3) on night vision camera (1) and disconnect.

Installation note:
- Beware danger of crushing.
When installing bumper panel, make sure the high-pressure nozzle line (3) has been correctly routed to Night Vision camera.

- Observe gap dimensions.

Replacement:
- Modify radiator grille
- Reinstall side ornamental grill
- Modify centre ornamental grille
- Modify towing eye cover
- Replace front BMW badge
- Modify wiring harness
- Modify cover of headlight cleaning system on left and right

Depending on version:
- Modify support for number plate
- Modify front spoiler
- Modify fog lights
- Modify ultrasonic converter
- Modify side markers
- Modify Side View cameras