51 11 181 Removing and installing/replacing finisher rod on ornamental grille for bumper panel

Remove cover (1) with latch mechanisms from bumper panel (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Removing Cover With Latch Mechanisms From Bumper Panel

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Installation note: 

No catches (1) are permitted to be damaged or missing.

Fig 2: Catches

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