51 13 001 Removing and installing/replacing front radiator grille, middle left or right

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Open hood.

Lever out catches (1) on left/right and (2) at bottom. Front radiator grill (3) is movable.

Fig 1: Identifying Lever Out Catches On Left/Right

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Feed out front radiator grill (1) from lever (2) and engine hood.

After removal, lever out upper catches (3) and detach inner section from chrome ring.

Fig 2: Removing Lever Out Upper Catches

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Installation:

Retaining lugs (1) and catches (2) on inner section (3) must not be damaged.

Fig 3: Installing Retaining Lugs & Catches On Inner Section
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Installation:

Catches (1) and guides (2) on chrome ring (3) must not be damaged.

Fig 4: Installing Catches & Guides On Chrome Ring
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Installation:

Assemble chrome ring (1) and inner section (2).
Ensure correct locking.

Fig 5: Installing Assemble Chrome Ring & Inner Section
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Installation:

Press on chrome ring to push front radiator grill (1) into engine hood.
The supports (2) must lock correctly.

Fig 6: Pressing On Chrome Ring To Push Front Radiator Grill
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