51 13 077 Removing and installing/replacing grille for air intake/heater (Z3 Roadster, M Roadster, Z3 Coupe, M Coupe)

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Removing both windscreen wiper arms, refer to 61 61 100 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BOTH WINDSHIELD WIPER ARMS .

Remove left/right rubber seal (1) from beside protective grill (2).

Fig 1: Removing Windscreen Wiper Arms

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Remove rubber seal from protective grill.

Fig 2: Removing Rubber Seal From Protective Grill

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Unfasten all expanding rivets and remove protective grill.

Fig 3: Removing Protective Grill

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