51 11 185 Removing and refitting/replacing (side) ornamental grille in bumper panel

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Release latch mechanisms (1) and carefully remove air duct (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Air Duct And Latch Mechanisms

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Unfasten catches and remove trim from outside.

Installation note:

Latch mechanisms must not be damaged or missing.

Fig 2: Locating Ornamental Grille Catches

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Feed out cable (1).

Unfasten catches and remove ornamental grille (2).

Installation note:

Latch mechanisms must not be damaged or missing.

Fig 3: Locating Ornamental Grille Catches

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