51 13 001 Removing and installing/replacing front radiator grille, middle left or right

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove bumper trim  . See 51 11 156 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) THE FRONT BUMPER PANEL (M TECHNIC/M COUPE)  or 51 11 156 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) FRONT BUMPER PANEL 

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

Fig 1: Identifying Catches And 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: Pushing Front Radiator Grille

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Replacement: 

• REPLACE FRONT RADIATOR GRILLE, MIDDLE LEFT OR RIGHT