51 12 090 Removing and installing/replacing ornamental grille in bumper trim (Cooper S/SD)

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove rear bumper trim. See REMOVING REAR BUMPER PANEL (UNTIL PRODUCTION DATE 08/2010)  or REMOVING REAR BUMPER PANEL (FROM PRODUCTION DATE 08/2010) .

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

Installation note: 

Latch mechanisms (1) must not be damaged.

Replacement: 

• Remove REAR FOG LIGHTS (3)

Fig 1: Identifying Latch Mechanisms, Ornamental Grille And Rear Fog Lights

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

After production date 08/2010: 

• Remove FRAME FOR REAR FOG LIGHTS