Remove both ornamental grilles in the bumper cover towards the side

NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.

Remove the ornamental grille in the bumper cover laterally

Detach the bumper guide (1) with the detents (2) and remove them towards the bottom.

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Release wiring harness from the holders (1).
Release wiring harness with the holders (2).
Unlock the detents (3) and remove the ultrasonic sensor (4) to the top.

Ultrasonic sensor remains plugged in on the wiring harness.

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Loosen expanding rivet (1).
Release the brace in the bumper cover (2) from the detents (3).

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Guide out the brace in the bumper cover in the areas (1) from the bumper cover.
Release the brace in the bumper cover from detents (2) and (3).
Guide out the brace in the bumper cover in arrow direction from the bumper cover.

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Detach the wiring harness (1) from the holder (2) on the ornamental grille in the bumper cover laterally.
Release the ornamental grille in the bumper cover laterally (3) from the detents (4) and remove.

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