51 11 183 Removing and installing/replacing ornamental grille for bumper panel (side)

Unclip ornamental grille (2) from latch mechanisms (1) to the front.

Installation note: 

Latch mechanisms (1) must not be damaged.

Fig 1: Removing Ornamental Grille From Latch Mechanisms

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For replacement with version as of 07/2012: 

Release latch mechanisms (1) and remove trim bar from ornamental grille (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Latch Mechanisms And Ornamental Grille

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