51 11 185 Removing and installing/replacing ornamental grille for bumper panel (M5, side)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove BUMPER PANEL

Release ornamental grille (1) from latch mechanisms (2) and remove.

Installation note:

Latch mechanisms (1) must not be damaged.

Fig 1: Identifying Ornamental Grille And Latch Mechanisms

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