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51 11 180 Removing and installing/replacing grille of bumper trim

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Remove front bumper trim. Refer to 51 11 156 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT BUMPER TRIM .

Remove clips from grille retaining lugs.

Press back grille retaining lugs (1) to detach grille from bumper retaining clips.

Replacement:

Remove outside air temperature sensor. Refer to 65 81 060 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE SENSOR .

Fig 1: Identifying Grille Retaining Lugs
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