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

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FRONT BUMPER PANEL

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

Installation note:

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

Fig 1: Identifying Ornamental Grille And Latch Mechanisms

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