51 13 000 Removing And Installing/Replacing Front Grille Center Section

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove retaining hook from engine hood/bonnet . See 51 23 160 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING ARRESTER HOOK ON ENGINE HOOD .

Unfasten screws (1 and 2).

Remove front grille center section (3) downwards.

Installation:

Align front grille center section (3) to engine hood/bonnet and secure with screws (2).

Fig 1: Removing Front Grille

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Installation:

Clips (1) must not be damaged or missing.

Replacement:

Remove trim ring (2) for front grille . See 51 13 007 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM RING FOR FRONT GRILLE CENTER SECTION .
Remove trim (3) from front grille . See 51 13 007 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM RING FOR FRONT GRILLE CENTER SECTION .

Fig 2: Identifying Trim Ring And Catches
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