51 13 146 Replacing front radiator grille, middle left or right

Special tools required:

Lever out chrome ring (1) in top area with special tool 00 9 327 .

Fig 1: Identifying Chrome Ring And Special Tool (00 9 327)

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Pull out top of chrome ring (1) outwards slightly.

Fig 2: Pulling Out Top Of Chrome Ring

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Release latch mechanisms (1) and pull radiator grille (2) outwards.

Fig 3: Pulling Radiator Grille Outward

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Only for version with night vision:

Unlock and disconnect plug connection (1) and (hose (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Plug Connection And Hose

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Remove radiator grille (1) upwards in direction of arrow.

Fig 5: Removing Radiator Grille

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Installation note:

All catch mechanisms and guides on the front radiator grille (2) may be neither damaged or missing.

Press on chrome ring to push front radiator grille (1) into bumper trim.

Fixtures must be correctly locked.

Fig 6: Pushing Front Radiator Grille Into Bumper Trim

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Only for version with night vision:

Replacement: