51 46 025 Removing and installing/replacing cover on ornamental grille for air outlet

Special tools required: 

• 00 9 323

Necessary preliminary work: 

• If necessary, fold in soft top

Lever out cover (1) on latch mechanisms (2) with special tool 00 9 323 and feed out towards rear.

Fig 1: Lifting Trim Cover Out Of Retainers Using Special Tool 00 9 323

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Installation note: 

Latch mechanisms (1) and guide (2) on cover must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Identifying Catches And Guide On Trim

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