51 11 182 Removing and installing/replacing ornamental grille in bumper panel at top front

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove FRONT BUMPER PANEL 

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

Installation note: 

Latch mechanisms (1) on ornamental grille (2) and bumper panel must not be damaged.

Fig 1: Identifying Latch Mechanisms On Ornamental Grille

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