51 12 090 Removing and installing/replacing side ornamental grille in bumper panel (Cooper JCW)

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Special tools required:

Removal:

Use special tool 2 298 505 to loosen ornamental grille (1) from latch mechanisms (2) from outside and remove.

Fig 1: Ornamental Grille And Latch Mechanisms

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Use special tool 2 298 505 to loosen ornamental grille (1) from latch mechanisms (2) from outside and remove.

Fig 2: Ornamental Grille And Latch Mechanisms

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Installation:

NOTE: Latch mechanisms (2) must not be damaged or missing.

Engage ornamental grille (1) from outside in the latch mechanisms (2).

Fig 3: Ornamental Grille And Latch Mechanisms

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NOTE: Latch mechanisms (2) must not be damaged or missing.

Engage ornamental grille (1) from outside in the latch mechanisms (2).

Fig 4: Ornamental Grille And Latch Mechanisms

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