51 11 185 Removing and installing/replacing side ornamental grille in bumper trim (to 03/2010)

Special tools required:

Detach side gill (1) in direction of arrow from latch mechanisms (2).

Fig 1: Disconnecting Side Gill From Latch Mechanisms

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Push down latch mechanisms (1) with special tool 00 9 323 and remove ornamental grille (2) towards front.

Installation note:

Latch mechanisms (1) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Removing Ornamental Grille Using Special Tool (00 9 323)

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