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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Lever out catches (1) and (2) and remove middle front grill (3) towards front.

Fig 1: Removing Middle Front Grill

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Installation:

All catches and guides on middle front grill must not be damaged.

Press on chrome ring to push front radiator grill (2) into bumper trim.

Fixtures (1) must engage correctly.

Fig 2: Installing Front Radiator Grill Into Bumper Trim

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NOTE: The following work step ends here:
"Removing and installing middle left or right front radiator grill."

Replacement: