51 11 180 Removing and installing / replacing center grille for bumper trim

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front bumper trim
Version with ACC:
Remove cover for ACC sensor

6-cylinder models without ACC only:

Release catches (1) from inside, taking care not to damage catch (2).

Remove trim (3) towards front.

Installation:

Catches (1 and 2) must not be damaged.

Fig 1: Identifying Catches And Catch

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Release catches (1) on bumper trim (2).

Installation:

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

Fig 2: Identifying Catches And Bumper Trim

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