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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Release expansion rivet (1).

Release all retaining lugs from ornamental grille (2).

Remove ornamental grille (2).

Fig 1: Ornamental Grille And Expansion Rivet

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Installation note:

Latch mechanisms (1) on bumper panel (2) must not be damaged or missing.

Fig 2: Latch Mechanisms On Bumper Panel

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