Overhaul

51 11 001 Replacing Front Bumper (Up To 9/01)

Unscrew and remove license plate.

Remove complete front bumper.
Replace base for license plate.
If necessary, remove both fog lamp inserts (complete).







Replacing center section of front bumper (support beam):

Release left/right expansion rivets (1).







Release expansion rivets (1) and remove bumper support (2) towards rear.







Replacement only (bumper center section):
If necessary, release nuts (1) on left/right and remove fanfare (2) from bumper center section (3).







Replacement only (bumper center section):
If necessary, release split pins (1) on left/right and remove installation sleeve (2) from bumper center section (3).

NOTE: The work for "Replacing front bumper center section (carrier)" ends here.

Replacing front bumper (bumper trim):

Remove grill for bumper trim.
Remove metal nuts (1) on left/right.
Version with fog lamps:







If necessary, detach retainer (2) for fog lamp.







Detach edge guard (1) from bumper (2).







Lever out cover (1) for towing eyelet and detach retaining strap from bumper (2).