51 11 185 Removing And Installing/Replacing Grille (Side) In Bumper Trim (To 3/2010)

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Special tools required:

00 9 323 (Scraper)

Detach trim bar (1) in direction of arrow from catches (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Trim Bar And Catches

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Press down catches (1) with special tool 00 9 323 and remove trim (2) towards front.

Installation:

Catches (1) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Identifying Special Tool (00 9 323)

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