51 11 181 Removing and installing/replacing finisher rod on trim grille for front bumper trim

Special tools required: 

• 00 9 322  . See MAINTENANCE AND GENERAL INFORMATION - SPECIAL TOOLS .

Release catches (1) with special tool 00 9 322  from outside.

Release catches (2).

Remove finisher rod (3).

Installation: 

Catches (1 and 2) must not be damaged.

Fig 1: Releasing Catches With Special Tool

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