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Front End, Assembly Overview



Front End, Assembly Overview

NOTE:
- The front fenders and the front bumper cover can only be removed together from the vehicle, as the so named Front part.
- The front part must be installed free of stress.







1. Front part
- Removing:
- Remove wheel housing liners.
- Disconnect connectors for turn signals and fog lights.
- Disconnect hose connector in vehicles with headlight washer system.
- Pull front part on left and right-hand sides outward off the threaded studs and remove forward with the aid of two technicians.
- Installing:
2. Bolt
- With nut
- 6 Nm
3. Combi-bolt/screw
- 6 Nm
4. Bolt
- Qty. 18
- 7.5 Nm
- Insert with locking fluid D 185 400 A2
- Note tightening sequence
5. Insulation
6. Hexagon nut
- 6 Nm
7. Bolt
- 7.5 Nm
- Qty 4
- Insert with locking fluid D 185 400 A2
8. Bolt
- Qty. 2
- Insert with locking fluid D 185 400 A2
9. Spreader clip
- Qty. 3
- To remove press spreader pin through clip
10. Trim
11. Front spoiler
12. Ventilation grille