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

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove BASEPLATE FOR NUMBER/LICENSE PLATE 
• Remove TRIM GRILLE FOR BUMPER TRIM  left and right

Unclip retaining lugs (2) and remove trim grille (1) by withdrawing forwards.

Installation note: 

Retaining lugs (2) must not be damaged. 

Fig 1: Identifying Retaining Lugs And Trim Grille

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