51 11 185 Removing and installing/replacing side ornamental grille in bumper panel (M Aerodynamic package)

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Version up to 04/2014:

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Release latch mechanism (2) along line.

Remove ornamental grille (3).

Installation note:

Latch mechanisms (2) must not be damaged or missing.

Fig 1: Identifying Ornamental Grille, Latch Mechanisms And Plug Connection

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Replacement:

Version after 04/2014:

Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.

Release latch mechanism (2) along line.

Remove ornamental grille (3).

Installation note:

Latch mechanisms (2) must not be damaged or missing.

Fig 2: Identifying Ornamental Grille, Latch Mechanisms And Plug Connections

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Replacement:

Replacement:

NOTE: New PDC holder (1) must be bonded into new ornamental grille (2).

Clean retaining tabs of PDC holder (1) and ornamental grille (2).

Fig 3: Locating PDC Holder Retaining Tabs

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Apply adhesive to adhesive area of retaining tabs on PDC holder (1).

Mount PDC holder (1) on ornamental grille (2).

Secure retaining tabs by clamps (3).

Swap over ultrasound sensor.