Removal and Replacement

Removing And Installing Complete Front Bumper (M3)







Release screws (1) and expansion rivet on left/right.


NOTE: For disassembly, lever out catch (3).







Only on right side:
Release screw (1) for washer reservoir.







Release screw (1) on left.
Lever out wheel arch trim (2) at side.







Right:
Release screws (1) and remove cover (2).







Release screws (1) on impact absorber on left/right.


Installation Note: Torque: 41 Nm







Pull back bumper on left a little.
Disconnect plug connection (1) on left.







Important: first detach hose on filler neck at top - risk of damage.


NOTE: After detaching hose, seal off pump outlet and hoses.


Remove hose (1).
Version with headlight cleaning system:
If necessary, unlock hose (2) and detach.







Pull back bumper on right a little.
Detach filling hose (1) from washer-fluid reservoir (2).

Installation Note: If necessary, replace faulty O-ring (3).

Remove bumper.







Installation:
Height of bumper is adjusted by turning hexagon socket head screw (1) on impact absorber (2).







Ideal adjustment:
Gap (A) should be uniform along the full length between bumper and aperture in body.
Dimension (A) = 5 ± 1 mm