51 11 183 Removing and installing/replacing ornamental grille for bumper trim (side)

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Unclip retaining lugs (1) and remove ornamental grille (2) towards front.

Installation note:

Retaining lugs (1) must not be damaged.

Fig 1: Removing Ornamental Grille With Retaining Lugs

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For replacement with vehicles as of 07/2012:

Release latch mechanisms (1) and remove trim bar from ornamental grille (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Ornamental Grille And Latch Mechanisms

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