51 11 180 Removing and installing/replacing trim grille for bumper trim (up to 09/2006)

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Special tools required:

00 9 317 00 9 310 ASSEMBLY WEDGES (SET IN PLASTIC CASE)

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front bumper trim, see 51 11 156 Removing and installing front bumper trim (up to 09/2006)

Unhook grille (1) from bumper trim (2) with special tool 00 9 317 in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Special Tool (00 9 317)

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Installation:

Hooks (1) of trim (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Hooks And Trim

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