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

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove rear BUMPER PANEL 

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

Installation note: 

Latch mechanisms (1) must not be damaged.

Replacement: 

• Remove REAR FOG LIGHTS (3)
• Remove FRAME FOR REAR FOG LIGHTS 

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

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