51 11 145 Removing and installing/replacing center insert for bumper trim

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front bumper trim, see 51 11 156 Removing and installing front bumper trim (up to 09/2006)
Remove center radiator grille, see 51 13 001 Removing and installing/replacing front radiator grille, middle left or right

NOTE: The operation is described on the left side; proceed in the same way for the right side.

Version with headlight washer system:

Release lock (1).

Feed hose (2) in direction of arrow out of holder (3).

Fig 1: Hose And Holder

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Release catches (1) and remove center insert (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Catches And Centre Insert

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Installation:

Catches (1) on bumper trim (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 3: Catches And Bumper Trim

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