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

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Necessary preliminary work:

Remove front BUMPER PANEL

Removal:

Release all latch mechanisms (1) from ornamental grille (2).

Remove ornamental grille (2) forwards.

Fig 1: Removing Ornamental Grille

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Installation:

NOTE: All catches and guides on middle front radiator grille must not be damaged.
Insert ornamental grille (2) into bumper panel by pressing on chrome ring.
Fixture (1) must lock correctly.

Fig 2: Inserting Ornamental Grille

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Required follow-up work:

Install front BUMPER PANEL