Remove the ornamental grille of the bumper cover laterally

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Mechanical effects
Paint damage

Mask those working areas at risk with yellow plastic adhesive tape
Remove and install heavy or bulky components with the aid of another person/other persons

Preliminary work

Refer to REMOVING SEAL FOR FRONT HOOD .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER FOR THE CENTER ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
Refer to PARTIALLY RELEASING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEEL ARCH TRIM PANELS .
Refer to PARTIALLY REMOVING TEMPERATURE SENSOR .
Refer to REMOVING FRONT BUMPER COVER .
Refer to PARTIALLY REMOVING THE BUMPER BRACKET .
Refer to REMOVING FOG LAMP HOLDERS .

Release and remove ornamental grille (1) from the detents (arrows)

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.