51 11 180 Removing and installing/replacing ornamental grille in bumper panel

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Up to production date 08/2010:

From production date 08/2010:

NOTE: Work shown as example for R56version up to 08/2010.

If necessary, remove outside temperature sensor (1).

Release latch mechanisms (2) and remove ornamental grille (3).

Installation note:

Latch mechanisms on grille and bumper panel must not be damaged.

Fig 1: Identifying Temperature Sensor, Latch Mechanisms And Ornamental Grille

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In the case of replacement and appropriate version: