51 11 180 Removing and installing/replacing center grille for bumper trim

Necessary preliminary tasks 

• Remove FRONT BUMPER TRIM .

Version with ACC: 

• Remove COVER FOR ACC SENSOR

Release catches (1) on bumper trim (2).

Installation: 

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

Fig 1: Identifying Bumper Trim Catches

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Necessary preliminary tasks 

• Remove FRONT BUMPER TRIM .

Release catches (1) and remove center grille (2).

Installation: 

Catches (1) must not be damaged

Fig 1: Identifying Center Grille Catches

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