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51 13 001 Removing and installing/replacing front radiator grille, middle left or right

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Release screws (1) and pull bumper trim (3) forwards slightly.

Release catches (4) from inside and remove central radiator grille (2) towards front.

Fig 1: Central Radiator Grille, Screws, Catches, Bumper Trim And Removal Direction
G04752472Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation: 

All catches and guides on middle front grille must not be damaged.

Press on chrome ring to push front radiator grille (2) in to bumper trim.

Fixtures (1) must engage correctly.

Fig 2: Front Radiator Grille, Fixtures And Installation Direction
G04749590Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Replacement: 

Release catches (1).

Remove chrome frame (2) from radiator grille (3).

Installation: 

Catches (1) on chrome frame (2) and radiator grille (3) must not be damaged.

Fig 3: Catches, Chrome Frame And Radiator Grille
G04752474Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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