51 11 180 Removing and installing/replacing center bottom ornamental grille in bumper panel (M Aerodynamic package)

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Version up to 04/2012:

Release latch mechanisms along line (1) and remove grille (2).

Installation note:

Latch mechanisms must not be damaged or missing.

Fig 1: Identifying Bumper Panel Grille And Latch Mechanisms Line

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Version after 04/2012:

Release latch mechanisms along line (1) and remove grille (2).

Installation note:

Latch mechanisms must not be damaged or missing.

Fig 2: Identifying Bumper Panel Grille And Latch Mechanisms Line

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