51 13 001 Removing and installing/replacing front radiator grille, middle left or right

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NOTE: Protect bumper trim against paint damage.

Release catches at marked point by pulling gently in direction of arrow and remove front radiator grille middle (1).

Fig 1: Pulling Catches

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Installation:

All catches and guides on middle front grille must not be damaged.

Press on chrome ring to push front radiator grille (2) into bumper trim.

Fixtures (1) must engage correctly.

Fig 2: Pushing Front Radiator Grille Into Bumper Trim

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