51 13 001 Removing and installing/replacing front radiator grille, middle left or right

1. Open hood.

Lever out catches (1) on left/right and (2) at bottom. Front radiator grill (3) is movable.

Feed out front radiator grill (1) from lever (2) and engine hood.

After removal, lever out upper catches (3) and detach inner section from chrome ring.

Installation: 

1. Retaining lugs (1) and catches (2) on inner section (3) must not be damaged.
   Fig 3: Installing Retaining Lugs & Catches On Inner Section

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Installation: 

1. Catches (1) and guides (2) on chrome ring (3) must not be damaged.
   Fig 4: Installing Catches & Guides On Chrome Ring

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Installation: 

1. Assemble chrome ring (1) and inner section (2).
2. Ensure correct locking.
   Fig 5: Installing Assemble Chrome Ring & Inner Section

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Installation: 

1. Press on chrome ring to push front radiator grill (1) into engine hood.
2. The supports (2) must lock correctly.
   Fig 6: Pressing On Chrome Ring To Push Front Radiator Grill

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