51 11 180 Removing and installing/replacing trim grille for bumper trim (up to 9/01)

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove complete FRONT BUMPER .

Unhook catches (1) on grill (2) on left/right and press forward a little.

Fig 1: Unhooking Catches On Grill On Left/Right And Press Forward A Little

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Unhook grill (1) from catch (2) and remove on left/right from bumper (3).

Fig 2: Unhooking Grill From Catch And Remove On Left/Right From Bumper

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Unhook catches (1) and remove grill (2).

Fig 3: Unhooking Catches And Remove Grill

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