51 13... Replacing Front Radiator Grille, Middle Left Or Right

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Lever out upper catches (3) and separate inner section (2) from chrome ring (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Upper Catches & Chrome Ring

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Installation:

Check inner section (1) for damage.

Retaining lugs (3) and (4) along line (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Identifying Lugs & Line

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Installation:

Check chrome ring (1) for damage.

Catches (4) and guides (3) along line (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 3: Identifying Chrome Ring, Catch & Guides

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Installation:

Assemble chrome ring (1) and inner section (2).

Make sure catch (3) is correctly assembled.

Fig 4: Identifying Upper Catches & Chrome Ring

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