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5113001 Removing and installing/replacing front radiator grille, middle left or right: Notes

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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: Removing Central Radiator Grille
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) into bumper trim.

Fixtures (1) must engage correctly.

Fig 2: Pushing Front Radiator Grille Into Bumper Trim
G04749590Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.