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

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Preliminary work needed:

Remove rear PANEL

REMOVAL:

Release detents (1) and remove ornamental grille (2).

Fig 1: Removing Detents And Ornamental Grille

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Replacement:

Remove REAR FOG LIGHT

INSTALLATION:

Engage ornamental grille (2) in detents (1).

Detents (1) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Removing Detents And Ornamental Grille

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Required reworking:

Remove REAR BUMPER TRIM