Bumper cover 03.98 and up, removing and installing

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Remove radiator grille. See BUMPER COVER 03.98, ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW .
Remove (unclip) outer air guide grilles - 14 -. See Fig 1 .
Pull out clips - 2 - and - 15 -.
Remove corner part - 10 -.
Remove grille from cover - 1 -.
Remove bolts - 13 -. Pull cover - 1 - off guides - 5 - and brackets - 4 - (left and right side).

Fig 1: Identifying Bumper Cover Components (03.98 And Up)
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