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: Identifying Retaining Lugs And Ornamental Grille

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Replacement

Modify trim (3) of ornamental grille (1).

Installation note:

Retaining lugs (2) must not be damaged .

Fig 2: Identifying Ornamental Grille Trim And Lugs

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