PRE-RELEASE
Bumper shell, front
| Bumper shell, front |
| Removing |
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Raise the car.
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Remove the front spoiler shield.
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Lower the car to a suitable work height.
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Remove the bumper shell bolts at the wing liner on both sides.
Cars with engine block heater: Remove the socket connector, 2 screws and 2 nuts. 
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Detach the shell from the side retainer on the left side. Release the catch with a screwdriver.
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Cars with headlamp washing
: Place a container under the car. Remove the quick-release coupling of the headlamp washer hose. Plug the hole of the washer fluid reservoir connection.
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Detach the shell from the side retainer on the right side. Release the catch with a screwdriver.
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Unplug the connector of the front bumper harness.
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Remove the upper clips of the bumper shell. Remove the bolts.
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Lift away the bumper shell with the help of an assistant.
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| Fitting |
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Lift the bumper shell in place with the help of an assistant.
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Fit the upper clips of the bumper shell. Fit the bolts.
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Plug in the connector of the front bumper harness on the right side.
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Press the shell rearward and press the shell into the retainer on the right side.
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Fit the wing liner bolts on the right side.
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Cars with headlamp washing
: Remove the plug and connect the hose's quick-release coupling to the washer fluid reservoir.
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Press the shell rearward and press the shell into the retainer on the left side.
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Fit the wing liner bolts on the left side.
Cars with engine block heater: Fit the engine block heater in the holder and tighten with 2 screws and 2 nuts. The cover must open towards the number plate. |
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Raise the car.
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Front the front spoiler shield.
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Lower the car to the floor.
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