51 11 183 Removing and installing/replacing ornamental grille in bumper trim (side left or right)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front BUMPER TRIM

Unclip trim rod (1) and trim frame (2) in area (3) and remove towards front.

Fig 1: Identifying Trim Rod And Trim Frame Area

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Release cable connection (1).

Unclip ornamental grille (2) in area (3) and remove.

Fig 2: Identifying Cable Connection With Ornamental Grille Area

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