51 11 156 Removing and Installing Front Bumper Trim

51 11 156 - Removing and installing front bumper trim





Necessary preliminary tasks:
Only up to 03/07 without M5:
- Remove middle grille

- Remove air duct trim





Release screws (1) on wheel arch trim (2) on left/right.





Except M5:
Release screws (1).

Installation:
Make sure trims (2) are in correct position.





M5 only:
Unscrew screws (1).

Installation:
Make sure trim (2) is in correct position.





Unclip strip (1) in direction of arrow and release screws (2) underneath.
Tightening torque 51 11 9AZ [1][2]Front Bumper.





Press bumper trim (1) against direction of travel and release from side holders in direction of arrow.

Note:
The catches on the side holders are pressed down by moving the bumper trim (1) against the direction of travel. This enables the bumper trim (1) to be detached from the side.

Depending on version, disconnect plug connections from fog lamp or from Park Distance Control.
Remove bumper trim (1) straight forwards with a 2nd person helping.