Build date up to 09/2001:

Version with headlight cleaning system:

Remove jet nozzle of headlight cleaning system. See 61 67 045 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SPRAY NOZZLES FOR LEFT OR RIGHT HEADLIGHT CLEANING SYSTEM

Unclip inner trim.

Press trim downwards out of holders (1) and feed out hook (2).

Fig 1: Pressing Trim Downwards Out Of Holders

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