51 13 000 Removing and installing/replacing front grille center section

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Preliminary work needed:

Remove COVER FROM FRONT GRILL

Removal:

Release detents (1) and remove front radiator grill (2).

Fig 1: Removing Front Radiator Grills

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Installation:

Engage radiator grille (2) on detents (1).

NOTE: Detents (1) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Removing Front Radiator Grills

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Install TRIM ON RADIATOR GRILLE