51 13 082 Replacing trim grille for heater air inlet

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Sever holders (1) on trim grille (2) until flush.

Fig 1: Identifying Holders On Trim Grille

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Place lower section (2) on trim grille (1).

Fig 2: Pressing On Lock Washers With TORX E4 Socket

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Press on lock washers (4) with a TORX E4 socket (5).

Shorten all plastic pins (3) down to measurement (A).

A= 2 mm

IMPORTANT: Measurement (A) for centre plastic pin in direction of travel at front must only be 1 mm (risk of damage).