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

Press middle front radiator grille (1) upwards and pull towards front.

Fig 1: Identifying Middle Front Radiator Grille

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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: Identifying Front Radiator Grille In To Bumper Trim

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Replacement: 

Replace front radiator grille, middle left or right.  (See 51 13 ... REPLACING FRONT RADIATOR GRILL, MIDDLE LEFT OR RIGHT )