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 And 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 Retaining Lugs, Line And Inner Section

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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 Catches, Guides, Line And Chrome Ring

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Installation:

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

Make sure catch (3) is correctly assembled.

Fig 4: Identifying Chrome Ring, Inner Section And Catch

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