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51 13 001 Removing And Installing/Replacing Front Radiator Grille, Middle Left Or Right: Notes

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

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

Fig 1: Identifying Catches On Front Grille
G04760861Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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: Engaging Fixture
G04749590Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.