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Front Bumper: Locations



Assembly Overview

NOTE:
- The front bumper cover is a component part of the front end and must be removed together.
- It is essential that the tightening sequence of the bolts/screws - 10 -, - 12 -, - 15 - are observed to ensure conciseness of joints/shut lines etc.







1. Cover
- Removing:
- Remove wheel housing liners.
- Removing front part.
- Dismantle headlight washer system, if necessary.
- Remove bolts -- and remove clips -- on left and right sides.
- Remove bolts -- and --.
2. Wing
3. Bumper carrier
- USA- Remove version with impact damper.
4. Insulation
- Bonded with Butyl adhesive cord AKL 450 005 05
5. Bolt
- Qty 4
- 30 Nm
6. Bolt
- Qty 4
- 9 Nm
7. Wing
8. Backing
- With welded captive nuts
- Qty. 2
9. Clip
10. Bolt
- Install with locking fluid D 185 400 A2
- Note tightening sequence
11. Backing
- With holes
- Qty. 2
12. Bolt
- Install with locking fluid D 185 400 A2
- Qty. 6
- 6 Nm
- Note tightening sequence
13. Backing
- With welded captive nuts
- Qty. 2
14. Backing
- With welded captive nuts
- Qty. 2
15. Bolt
- Install with locking fluid D 185 400 A2
- Qty 4
- 6 Nm
- Note tightening sequence
16. Ventilation grille
- Clipped into cover
17. Front spoiler
18. Trim