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

Release screws (1) and pull bumper trim (3) forwards slightly.

Release catches (4) from inside and remove central radiator grille (2) towards front.

Fig 1: Central Radiator Grille, Screws, Catches, Bumper Trim And Removal Direction

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Installation:

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

Press on chrome ring to push front radiator grille (2) in to bumper trim.

Fixtures (1) must engage correctly.

Fig 2: Front Radiator Grille, Fixtures And Installation Direction

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Replacement:

Release catches (1).

Remove chrome frame (2) from radiator grille (3).

Installation:

Catches (1) on chrome frame (2) and radiator grille (3) must not be damaged.

Fig 3: Catches, Chrome Frame And Radiator Grille

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