51 11 185 Removing and refitting/replacing ornamental grille in bumper panel \PREMIUM

Overview of Activities 

Keyprocesses 

1. Remove front right ornamental grille (until 03/2010)
2. Remove front right ornamental grille (from 03/2010)
3. Install front right ornamental grille (until 03/2010)
4. Install front right ornamental grille (from 03/2010)

Additional Information 

Keyprocesses 

1. Remove front right ornamental grille (until 03/2010) 
   NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.
   • Release side gill (1)  from latch mechanism (2)  in direction of arrow.
     Fig 1: Releasing Side Gill From Latch Mechanism

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   NOTE: Risk of damage!  Working with plastic wedges on painted surfaces can result in paint damage. Mask off the lever area for safety.
   • Press down latch mechanisms (1)  with special tool 00 9 323.
   • Remove ornamental grille (2)  towards the front.
     Fig 2: Identifying Latch Mechanisms, Special Tool, And Ornamental Grille

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2. Remove front right ornamental grille (from 03/2010) 
   NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.
   NOTE: Risk of damage!  Working with plastic wedges on painted surfaces can result in paint damage. Mask off the lever area for safety.
   • Unclip latch mechanisms (1)  with special tool 00 9 325.
   • Remove ornamental grille (2)  towards the front.
     Fig 3: Identifying Latch Mechanisms And Ornamental Grille

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3. Install front right ornamental grille (until 03/2010) 
   NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.
   • Clip ornamental grille (2)  into bumper panel until retaining lugs (1)  noticeably engage.
     Fig 4: Identifying Latch Mechanisms, Special Tool, And Ornamental Grille

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   • Press in side gill (1)  in direction of arrow.
     Fig 5: Pressing Side Gill

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4. Install front right ornamental grille (from 03/2010) 
   NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.
   • Clip ornamental grille (2)  into bumper panel until retaining lugs (1)  noticeably engage.
     Fig 6: Identifying Ornamental Grille And Retaining Lugs

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