Overhaul

51 11 001 Replacing Front Bumper (Coupe)

Remove complete front bumper.
Replace base for license plate.







Replacing center section (support member) of front bumper:
Detach mucket (1) from bumper (2).







Release expansion rivet (1).
Release blind rivets (2).
Lever out catches (3) and remove bumper carrier (4) towards rear.







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

NOTE: The operation "Removing center section of front bumper (support beam)" ends here.







Remove metal nuts (1) on left/right.
Version with foglights:
If necessary, detach retainer (2) for fog lamp.

Replacing front bumper (bumper trim):
Remove grill for bumper trim.
If necessary, remove both fog lamp inserts (complete).







Lever out catches (1) and detach trim (2).







Release screws (1).
Lever out brake air duct (2) on left/right and remove.







Unscrew bolt (1).
Lever out catches (2) and remove trim (3).







If necessary, release expansion rivet (1).
Lever out mount (2) on left/right and remove.







If necessary, lever ventilation hose (1) out of mount (2).







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