51 11 180 Removing and installing/replacing ornamental grille (middle) in bumper panel

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove front bumper panel. See 51 11 156 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) FRONT BUMPER PANEL .

Release all retainers (1).

Remove ornamental grille (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Ornamental Grille And Retainers

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Installation note: 

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

Fig 2: Identifying Latch Mechanisms On Bumper

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