51 11 180 Removing and installing/replacing grille in bumper trim (bottom middle)

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Necessary preliminary work:

Remove FRONT BUMPER TRIM

Release latch mechanisms along line (1) and remove grille (2).

Installation note:

Latch mechanisms must not be damaged

Fig 1: Identifying Catches And Grille

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FRONT BUMPER PANEL

Version with Park Distance Control:

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unfasten cable tie (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection And Cable Tie

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Release catches along line (1) and remove grille (2).

Installation:

Catches must not be damaged

Fig 2: Identifying Grille And Catches

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Replacement:

If necessary, remove ultrasonic transducer (1).

Release catches along line (2) and remove grille (3) from cover (4).

Installation:

Catches must not be damaged

Fig 3: Identifying Grille, Cover, Catches, And Ultrasonic Transducer

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