Removing center ornamental grille of the bumper cover

Preliminary work 

• Refer to REMOVING THE CENTER ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER .
• Refer to REMOVING CENTER RADIATOR ORNAMENTAL GRILLE .
• Refer to PARTIALLY REMOVING BOTH WHEEL ARCH COVERS IN FRONT .
• Refer to PARTIALLY REMOVING TEMPERATURE SENSOR .
• Refer to REMOVING FRONT BUMPER COVER .

• Detach wiring harness from the holders on the center ornamental grille (1)  of the bumper cover.
• Release and remove center ornamental grille (1)  of the trim panel at the detents (arrows).

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.