51 11 180 Removing and installing/replacing trim grille for bumper trim (up to 10/03)

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Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove front bumper trim.51 11 156 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT BUMPER TRIM (UP TO 10/03) .

Lever out rib (1) from fixture (2) and unhook grill (3) to right/rear.

Fig 1: Levering Rib Out Of Fixture

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Installation:

Hooks (1) of trim (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Identifying Hooks Of Trim

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