Front Bumper Reinforcement: Service and Repair

51 11 050 - Removing and installing/replacing carrier for front bumper trim





Important!
During replacement, all the cavities of the carrier (1) and the crashbox (2) must be sealed with cavity sealant.





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove front bumper trim 51 11 156 Removing and Installing Front Bumper Trim
- Remove fanfare horn on left/right





Release screw (1) on cooling air guide (2) on left and right.
Depending on engine version, release screws in area (A).
Remove cooling air guide (2) on left and right.

Note:
The following work step ends here:
"Removing and installing cooling air guide".





Release screw (1).
Release nuts (2) and blind rivets (3).

Installation Note:
Blind rivets (3) are not refitted.

If necessary, feed out cable and remove carrier (4).

Tightening torque 51 11 2AZ [1][2]Front Bumper.