51 11 185 Removing and refitting/replacing ornamental grille in bumper panel \PREMIUM

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 BMW X5, 2012 BMW X5, and 2011 BMW X5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Overview of Activities

Keyprocesses

Remove front right ornamental grille (until 03/2010)
Remove front right ornamental grille (from 03/2010)
Install front right ornamental grille (until 03/2010)
Install front right ornamental grille (from 03/2010)

Additional Information

Keyprocesses

Remove front right ornamental grille (until 03/2010)
NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.
- Release side gill (1) from latch mechanism (2) in direction of arrow.
  
  Fig 1: Releasing Side Gill From Latch Mechanism
  Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
NOTE: Risk of damage! Working with plastic wedges on painted surfaces can result in paint damage. Mask off the lever area for safety.
- Press down latch mechanisms (1) with special tool 00 9 323.
- Remove ornamental grille (2) towards the front.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Latch Mechanisms, Special Tool, And Ornamental Grille
  Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Remove front right ornamental grille (from 03/2010)
NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.

NOTE: Risk of damage! Working with plastic wedges on painted surfaces can result in paint damage. Mask off the lever area for safety.
- Unclip latch mechanisms (1) with special tool 00 9 325.
- Remove ornamental grille (2) towards the front.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Latch Mechanisms And Ornamental Grille
  Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Install front right ornamental grille (until 03/2010)
NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.
- Clip ornamental grille (2) into bumper panel until retaining lugs (1) noticeably engage.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Latch Mechanisms, Special Tool, And Ornamental Grille
  Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Press in side gill (1) in direction of arrow.
  
  Fig 5: Pressing Side Gill
  Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Install front right ornamental grille (from 03/2010)
NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.
- Clip ornamental grille (2) into bumper panel until retaining lugs (1) noticeably engage.
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Ornamental Grille And Retaining Lugs
  Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.