51 11 180 Removing and installing/replacing ornamental grille in bumper panel (Cooper JCW)

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Removal:

Release ornamental grille (1) along the dashed line from the latch mechanisms (2) and remove.

Fig 1: Ornamental Grille Latch Mechanisms

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Installation:

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

Position ornamental grille (1) on latch mechanisms (2) and engage.

Fig 2: Ornamental Grille Latch Mechanisms

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