Removal and Replacement

51 11 000 Removing And Installing Complete Front Bumper

Remove grill for bumper trim.







Release screws (1).







Release screw (2) on left/right and remove spacer bushings.
Remove side wheel arch trims (1).

Caution: Do not damage ribs of bumper.

Carefully pull bumper on left/right outwards and snap out the first two ribs with a small screwdriver (risk of damage).
Then unclip rest of bumper from side panel (5).
Ribs must not be damaged.
Unclip bumper at side on left/right outwards from side panel (5).

Installation:
Fit washer (3).







Disconnect cable tie (1) and plug connection (2) on left/right from turn signal flasher.







Stick on fabric adhesive tape (1) below screw to bumper (risk of damage).
Release screws (2) on impact absorber on left/right.

Installation:
2AZ Bumper and bracket to impact absorber 38 Nm







Lever out cover (1) on left/right and (2).
Release screws (3) on left/right.
Remove retaining rail (4) and spacers.
Pull bumper (5) forward a little and disconnect plug connections for high-beam headlight (6) on left/right.

Note: If necessary, lever out expansion rivet at bottom.

Remove bumper (5).