Removing and installing (replacing) ornamental grille for bumper panel (side) (2016-2022)

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove FRONT BUMPER PANEL .

Removal: 

Detach the hose pipe (1).

Release expanding rivet (2).

Release ornamental grille (3) from all latch mechanisms (4) and remove.

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Installation: 

Clip in ornamental grille (3) on all latch mechanisms (4).

Insert expanding rivets (2).

Attach the hose pipe (1).

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Required follow-up work: 

• Install front BUMPER PANEL .