51 11 156 Removing and Installing Front Bumper Trim

51 11 156 Removing and installing front bumper panel







Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove front grille
- Remove cover on wheel arch from bumper panel

On vehicles from version 08/2010 (not R60):
- Remove centre cover







If necessary, release expanding rivets (1).
If necessary, release expanding rivets (2).
Release screws (3).







On vehicles with version up to 08/2010 (and R60:
Release screws (1 and 2).
Pull bumper panel (3) slightly towards the front with aid of a 2nd person.
Disconnect plug connections, depending on version.
Remove bumper panel (3) towards the front with aid of a 2nd person.

Installation note:
Make sure foam insert is correctly positioned on support.
For adjustment, refer to Body gap dimensions.







On vehicles from version 08/2010 (not R60):
Release screws (1 and 2).
Release expanding rivet (3).
Pull bumper panel (4) slightly towards the front with aid of a 2nd person.
Disconnect plug connections, depending on version.
Remove bumper panel (4) towards the front with aid of a 2nd person.

Installation note:
For adjustment, refer to Body gap dimensions.