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Front Bumper Reinforcement: Service and Repair



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

Special tools required:







Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove front bumper panel.
Diesel only:
- Remove front assembly underbody protection







NOTE: The operation is described on the right side; proceed in the same way for the left side.

The position of the front panel is not altered by special tool 00 2 271. Therefore no adjustment work is required.
Remove foam insert from carrier.
Insert special tool 00 2 271 and screw down.
If necessary, release cable holder (1).
Release screws (2 and 4).
Release nuts (3) and remove carrier.

Installation note:
Make sure foam insert is correctly positioned on support.
Tightening torque 51 11 3AZ.