51 13 ... Removing and Installing/Replacing Trim On Front Grille Center Section

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove decorative frame from front grille See 51 13 007 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM RING FOR FRONT GRILLE CENTER SECTION

Release catches (1 and 2) and remove trim.

Fig 1: Identifying Trim & Catches

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Installation:

Catches (1) and guides (2) on trim (3) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Identifying Catches & Guides On Trim

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