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

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove front bumper trim, see 51 11 156 Removing and installing front bumper trim (up to 09/2006) 

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

Fig 1: Catches And Front Grille

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Installation: 

All catches and guides on front grille (2) must not be damaged.

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

Fixtures (1) must engage correctly.

Fig 2: Radiator Grille And Fixtures

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Replacement: 

• Replace front radiator grille, middle left or right, see 51 13 ... Replacing front radiator grill, middle left or right