Removing ornamental grille from the bumper panel at the side

Preliminary works 

• Remove front ORNAMENTAL GRILLE .
• Partially remove the front section of the front wheel arch COVER
• Remove front BUMPER PANEL .
• Remove the fog light SUPPORT

• Disengage the latch mechanisms (1) on the rear side of the trim strip (2).
• Remove the trim strip (2).

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• Detach and remove the ornamental grille (1) from the latch mechanisms (arrows).

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