51 11 185 Removing and installing/replacing side ornamental grille for bumper panel

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove BUMPER PANEL 

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Feed out cable.

Release latch mechanisms and remove ornamental grille (2).

Installation note: 

Latch mechanisms must not be damaged

Fig 1: Locating Ornamental Grille Latch Mechanisms

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Replacement: 

Swap over OUTSIDE-TEMPERATURE SENSOR .