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2004 BMW 325Ci Convertible (E46) L6-2.5L (M56)

Wagon

2004 BMW 325Ci Convertible (E46) L6-2.5L (M56)SECTION Wagon


51 11 001 Replacing Front Bumper (From 10/01)

Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Unscrew and remove license plate.
- Remove holder for license plate.
- Remove rubbing strips.
- Remove complete front bumper.
- If necessary, remove front fog lamps.







Release expansion rivets on left/right.







Release expansion rivets on left/right.







Release nuts on left/right.
Remove bumper bracket.







Replacement of center bumper section (bracket) only:
Release nuts (1) on left/right and remove air horn (2) from bumper bracket (3).







Replacement of center bumper section (bracket) only:
If necessary, release split pins (1) on left/right and remove mounting sleeve (2) from center bumper section (3).







Replacement of bumper trim only:
Remove trim grill for bumper trim.
Lever out cover (1) for towing lug and feed retaining strap (2) out of bumper.
Detach piping (3) towards rear.
RENDER: 1.0x

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