51 11 185 Removing and installing/replacing side trim grille in bumper trim (M Technic aerodynamic kit)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove Front Bumper Trim
Remove Fog Lamps

NOTE: The operation is described on the left side; proceed in the same way for the right side.

Release screws (1).

Release catches (2) and remove carrier (3) towards front.

Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty metal nuts.

All sheet metal nuts must be correctly fitted.

Fig 1: Identifying Catches And Carrier

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Release catches (1) on trim grille (3).

Remove trim grille (3).

Installation:

Catches (1) on bumper trim (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Identifying Bumper Trim, Catches And Trim Grille

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