51 11 160 Removing and installing/replacing trim for air duct on bumper trim

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FINISHER ROD

Unclip trim (1) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Unclipping Trim

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Installation:

Catches on trim (1) must not be damaged.

Pull out air duct (2) slightly.

Clip trim (1) into air duct (2).

Clip both parts together into bumper trim (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Air Duct And Bumper Trim

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