Front End, Assembly Overview

Front end, assembly overview

Note: The front fenders and the front bumper cover can only be removed together from the vehicle, as the so named Front part. The front part must be installed free of stress.






1. Front part
Removing:
Remove wheel housing liners, refer to Front wheel housing liner Service and Repair
Disconnect connectors for turn signals and fog lights.
Disconnect hose connector in vehicles with headlight washer system
Pull front part on left and right-hand sides outward off the threaded studs and remove forward with the aid of two technicians.

Installing:

2. Bolt
With nut
6 Nm

3. Combi-bolt/screw
6 Nm

4. Bolt
Qty. 18
7.5 Nm
Insert with locking fluid D 185 400 A2
Note tightening sequence

5. Insulation

6. Hexagon nut
6 Nm

7. Bolt
7.5 Nm
Qty 4
Insert with locking fluid D 185 400 A2

8. Bolt
Qty. 2
Insert with locking fluid D 185 400 A2

9. Spreader clip
Qty. 3
To remove press spreader pin through clip

10. Trim
11. Front spoiler
12. Ventilation grille