Replacing Front Bumper (Bumper Trim):

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Unlock retaining clips at top (1) and bottom (2) and remove center of grill by pulling backwards.

Fig 1: Removing Center Grill

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Version With Fog Lamps:

If necessary, remove both fog lamps. Refer to 63 17 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT FOG LAMP INSERT (COMPLETE) .

Pull mucket (1) upwards to remove.

If necessary, pull spoiler lip (2) downwards to remove.

Lift cover (3) off towing eye and unfasten catch band.

Remove all tab washers and slide on new bumper.

Fig 2: Installing New Bumper

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