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

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove bumper trim

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

Fig 1: Identifying Catches & Front Grille

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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: Identifying Guides On Front Grille

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Replacement:

Replace front radiator grille, middle left or right