51 11 180 Removing and installing/replacing grille for bumper trim (from 10/03)

Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Slide grill (3) in direction of arrow until lug (1) rests against stop (2) of bumper trim (4).

Fig 1: Aligning Lug Against Stop

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Raise lug (1) and unhook grill (3) in direction of arrow.

Installation:

Hooks (1) on trim (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Identifying Hooks On Trim

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Slide grill (1) in direction of arrow until it rests against stop (2) of bumper trim (3).

Fig 3: Locating Stop Of Bumper Trim

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Raise grill (1) and unhook in direction of arrow.

Installation:

Hooks (1) on trim (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 4: View Of Trim Hook

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